Australian lithium miners fall on easing supply concerns

** Shares of Australian lithium miners decline to be among the bottom performers in the broader AXJO benchmark index .AXJO, which is flat

** Chinese battery giant CATL 300750.SZ is expected to resume production at its Jianxiawo lithium mine in southern China, the Securities Times reported

** Shares of Pilbara Minerals PLS.AX fall 15% to A$2.04, their lowest level since August 8; stock is the worst performer in the AXJO

** Peers IGO IGO.AX, Liontown Resources LTR.AX and Mineral Resources MIN.AX fall 10.9%, 11.1% and 7.5%, respectively

** The change in supply expectations comes after CATL suspended operations at the mine in August, sparking a surge in lithium futures prices