Van Eck Associates Corp Acquires 5.12% Stake in Sigma Lithium Corp (SGML)

Van Eck Associates Corporation has filed a Schedule 13G disclosing a new ownership position in Sigma Lithium Corp (SGML). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, the investment adviser reported holding 5,705,514 common shares, representing a 5.12% stake in the company. This filing marks an increase from a previous 0% ownership level, crossing the 5% regulatory threshold for disclosure. Based in New York, Van Eck Associates Corporation reported sole voting and dispositive power over the entire share amount. The securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business, indicating a passive investment strategy rather than an attempt to influence or change the control of the issuer. The filing was signed on May 15, 2026, by Ashley Sousa, Assistant Vice President. Sigma Lithium Corp is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. This transaction highlights a significant institutional entry into the lithium producer's equity by a major exchange-traded fund and investment manager.