Black mass, NCM/NCA, payable indicator, lithium, max 5% moisture, cif Southeast Asia, % payable Fastmarkets’ lithium carbonate 99.5% Li2CO3 min, battery grade, spot prices cif China, Japan & Korea

Commodity

Black Mass
Symbol

MB-BMS-0009
Incoterm

Cost, insurance and freight
Currency
Unit
Status

Active

Product

Black Mass
Launch Date

20 September 2023
Location

South East Asia
Frequency

Weekly

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