The lithium battery market has dominated business news headlines due to its increasing importance in clean energy and transportation. According to Koyfin, lithium carbonate prices have plummeted more than 78% over the past few months due to an oversupply of the rare earth mineral, as well as a slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) demand, as foreseen by Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk.

Ganfeng Lithium Group (GNENF)

Ganfeng Lithium Group (OTCMKTS: GNENF) is a China-based company that ranks among the world’s largest producers of lithium products. Despite recent financial struggles stemming from an oversupply of lithium in China, the company has established strategic partnerships with major players like LG Chem, Volkswagen, BMW, and Tesla. Even with these setbacks, Ganfeng Lithium remains optimistic, recently announcing a 4-year lithium supply deal with Hyundai Motor.

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (SQM)

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (NYSE: SQM) is the second-largest lithium producer globally, with operations in Chile and Argentina. Salar de Atacama, one of the largest and richest salt flats in the world, serves as a valuable source of lithium brine. Despite an excellent 2022, SQM’s fortunes fell in 2023 due to the significant drop in lithium carbonate prices. However, with Tesla’s recent entry into the Chilean market, there is potential for SQM to strengthen ties with the EV giant.

Sigma Lithium (SGML)

Sigma Lithium (NASDAQ: SGML) owns and operates the Grota do Cirilo project in Brazil, one of the world’s largest hard-rock lithium deposits. The company has secured a long-term off-take agreement with Mitsui & Co., and despite recent market challenges, Sigma Lithium remains committed to its expansion plans, which could significantly boost its annual cash flows once approved.

These stocks present an opportunity for investors to tap into the long-term potential of the lithium market, especially considering the expected recovery in EV demand and lithium carbonate prices. Patient investors stand to benefit as these undervalued stocks regain their footing in the market.