Lithium stocks surged on Monday after a top Chinese producer forecasted a 30% jump in demand by 2026. Lithium carbonate futures in China hit limit-up, rising 9% to 95,200 yuan per ton. Albemarle gained 4.6%, Lithium Americas rose 3.4%, and Sigma Lithium jumped over 17% as traders bet on a possible end to the year-long slump.