Aug 11 (Reuters) - Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology (300750.SZ) said on Monday it had suspended production at a major lithium mine, sparking a surge in lithium futures and miners' share prices, amid a broader crackdown on overcapacity.

CATL, a China-based battery manufacturer, has announced the suspension of operations at one of its lithium mines in Yichun, Jiangxi province, due to an expired licence, according to a Reuters report. The company is reportedly actively seeking to renew the licence to resume production promptly.

Battery giant CATL has suspended operations at its Jianxiawo lithium mine in Jiangxi province for at least three months.