Key Points China is canceling old lithium mining licenses, mostly for non-operational mines. Chinese lithium prices spiked on the news, pushing lithium stocks higher today. 10 stocks we like better than Standard Lithium › Shares of Standard Lithium (NYSEMKT: SLI), a Canadian lithium company that produces its white metal from filtering brine primarily in Arkansas, jumped more than 6% in early trading Tuesday. Prices have settled at about a 5% gain as of 11:05 a.m. ET. It all started in China. Imag ...