Delayed publication of lithium spot CIF CJK daily assessments

The publication of Fastmarkets' spot CIF CJK assessments for lithium carbonate min 99.5% Li2CO3 min, battery grade; lithium hydroxide monohydrate LiOH.H2O 56.5% LiOH min, battery grade; and battery grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate, midpoint transitional spread for Thursday July 2 was delayed because of reporter error. Fastmarkets' pricing database has been updated.

July 2, 2026

The following prices were affected:

MB-LI-0029 Lithium carbonate min 99.5% Li2CO3 min, battery grade, spot prices CIF China, Japan & Korea, $/kg
MB-LI-0033 Lithium hydroxide monohydrate LiOH.H2O 56.5% LiOH min, battery grade, spot price cif China, Japan & Korea, $/kg
MB-LI-0052 Battery grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate cif China, Japan & Korea midpoint transitional spread, $/kg

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