Eramet: Sustained Increase of 4.22% at Closing, Boosted by Lithium Surge
Eramet's stock closed up 4.22% at 85.20 euros on January 15, 2026, bringing its weekly performance to 23.21%. The stock benefits from the lithium surge, which reached 163,000 CNY per ton, driven by strong Chinese demand for energy storage and supply constraints in Jiangxi province.
Eramet's Stock Performance on January 15, 2026
At the close of January 15, 2026, Eramet's stock price stood at 85.20 euros, marking a 4.22% increase from the previous day. The session began at 82.30 euros, with an opening performance of 3.52%. The stock fluctuated between a low of 81.25 euros and a high of 85.20 euros throughout the day. This increase extends a bullish streak, bringing the performance over seven days to 23.21%, over three months to 39.79%, and over one year to 58.51%. Trading accounted for 0.37% of the capital, reflecting moderate activity for a trading session. Technically, the RSI reached an extreme level of 97, indicating a significant overbought zone and suggesting a possible consolidation or correction in the very short term. However, the MACD indicator confirms the strength of the bullish momentum, with a positive histogram of 2.24 resulting from a MACD line at 6.89 significantly above the signal line at 4.64. This configuration indicates an acceleration of the bullish trend. The price is well above its key moving averages: 55.87 euros for the MM50 and 52.46 euros for the MM200, confirming a solidly established medium and long-term trend.
Lithium Prices and Impact on Eramet
Lithium reached 163,000 CNY per ton on January 14, 2026, with an increase of 71.31% over a month and 111.55% over a year. This surge in lithium prices, a critical raw material for electric batteries, directly benefits Eramet, which continues to ramp up its Centenario lithium carbonate plant in Argentina. The company produced 2,080 tonnes in the third quarter of 2025, with an annual target between 4 and 7 kt-LCE. China has announced an increase in energy storage expenditures and plans to double the charging capacity of electric vehicles to 180 gigawatts by 2027, supporting the demand for lithium. Meanwhile, Chinese authorities have canceled 27 mining permits in the lithium hub of Jiangxi as part of a campaign to limit overproduction and stabilize prices. These supply restrictions combined with robust demand create a favorable environment for producers like Eramet. However, the group remains faced with structural difficulties in its manganese and nickel activities, affected by weak macroeconomic demand and logistical issues in Gabon. On December 9, 2025, Oddo BHF had raised its price target from 44 euros to 47 euros, while maintaining an underperform recommendation.
