Sigma Lithium Corporation, a global producer of lithium for electric vehicle batteries and energy storage systems, has been added to the national security index established by Morgan Stanley. This index includes companies whose operations directly contribute to national security, industrial resilience and critical infrastructure.
An index focused on strategic industries
Developed by investment bank Morgan Stanley, the thematic index tracks US-listed companies operating in sectors such as defence, critical materials, cybersecurity and energy. Sigma Lithium, listed on NASDAQ under the symbol SGML, joins a selected group of companies considered strategic for US industrial and technological stability.
Key players in the critical materials market
The index also includes major companies such as Albermarle, Freeport-McMoRan, First Quantum Minerals, Cameco Corp, MP Materials, Centrus Energy Corp, Lithium Americas, NioCorp Developments, USA Rare Earth and Ivanhoe Electric. These companies are involved in the extraction and processing of essential resources such as lithium, copper, uranium and rare earths, whose demand is increasing alongside the growth of low-emission technologies and advanced energy systems.
Stronger positioning for lithium
Sigma Lithium’s inclusion in the index reflects the increasing role of lithium in North American energy and industrial strategy. Regarded as a critical material, lithium is central to the supply chains of electric mobility and energy storage. This recognition places the Brazilian company among the leading international suppliers supporting secure access to strategic metals.
Tesla, also included in the index, embodies the convergence of battery manufacturing, technological innovation and industrial sovereignty.
