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.

The world's leading battery manufacturer has halted operations at one of its extraction sites, sending shockwaves through the lithium market while failing to dispel concerns over potential overproduction.

The company is reportedly actively seeking to renew the licence to resume production promptly. CATL's Yichun mine is capable of producing more than 46,000 tonnes per annum of lithium carbonate equivalent,