On June 12, Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (SQM) rose 5.34% in regular trading, trading at $84.735/share, with turnover of $79.66 million. The broader lithium mining sector rallied simultaneously, with Albemarle up over 7% and Sigma Lithium up over 8%.

On the news front, Citigroup released a research report noting that lithium battery supply chain fundamentals are experiencing positive catalysts. The report highlighted three key drivers: first, the traditional August-September peak season restocking cycle will significantly amplify downstream procurement demand; second, China is expected to reduce battery cell export tax rebates to 0% in January next year, likely triggering a battery cell pre-stocking surge in the second half that will directly boost upstream lithium salt consumption; third, global lithium mine effective supply growth continues to lag behind demand release, maintaining a tight supply-demand balance.

Additionally, Deutsche Bank recently reiterated a buy rating on SQM with a $105 target price, citing the company's deep exposure to the lithium spot market and expected benefits from rising lithium prices over coming quarters. Berenberg also raised its target price from $56 to $66 while maintaining a hold rating. Analyst consensus places the mean price target at $85.11 with an average overweight rating.

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