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Correction to rationale of spodumene min 6% Li2O, spot price, cif China
The rationale for MB-LI-0012 spodumene min 6% Li2O, spot price, cif China, had erroneously stated that “Spodumene prices declined this session, amid continued weakness in lithium carbonate prices on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange (GFEX).” This has been corrected to “Spodumene prices declined this session, due to weakness in lithium markets and ongoing bearish sentiment.” The published price […]
May 8, 2025
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By Xiaoying Du
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Correction to rationale for spodumene min 6% Li2O, spot price, cif China on May 2
The rationale has been updated to include the following information: Owing to a UK public holiday on May 5, the Spodumene cif China price will next be published on May 6. This is in accordance with Fastmarkets’ pricing schedule. This price is part of the Fastmarkets’ Industrial Minerals package. The published price is unaffected by this […]
May 2, 2025
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By Ewan Thomson
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Fastmarkets, ICE to launch cash-settled lithium, spodumene, cobalt contracts
Fastmarkets has partnered with the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) to launch a series of cash-settled lithium, spodumene and cobalt futures contracts that will be settled against Fastmarkets assessments.
April 24, 2025
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By Alexander Cook, Ewan Thomson, the Fastmarkets team
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The relationship between spodumene and lithium salts takes centre stage in Shanghai
The disconnect between spodumene and lithium salts prices has become a major focus in the global battery raw materials market, as discussed at the 2025 Fastmarkets conference in Shanghai. Factors like new pricing mechanisms, spodumene auctions and shifting supply-demand trends highlight the need for improved risk management tools and price transparency.
April 3, 2025
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By Zihao Li, Callum Perry
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India’s first battery-grade lithium refinery can take both black mass, spodumene inputs
Indian critical minerals producer Lohum launched the country’s first battery-grade lithium refinery earlier this month, designed to be able to consume both primary and secondary feedstocks, Fastmarkets heard this week.
March 24, 2025
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By Lee Allen
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Liontown won’t stay a single-asset lithium producer, CEO says | Hotter Commodities
Liontown Resources is turning its mind to dealmaking to expand its focus beyond its Kathleen Valley lithium mine in Australia, the company’s chief executive officer told Fastmarkets.
March 10, 2025
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By Andrea Hotter
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Facing the tightening lithium supply challenge in 2025
The lithium market in 2025 is expected to face significant challenges due to production cuts, shifting demand patterns and geopolitical tensions. These factors are poised to reshape the market landscape, impacting supply chains and pricing strategies.
February 6, 2025
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By Callum Perry, Ewan Thomson, the Fastmarkets team
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Widening lithium hydroxide-carbonate spread tightens supplies of hydroxide, pushing up prices
The shift in China from nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM) batteries, which mainly use lithium hydroxide, to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, which use lithium carbonate, is leading to a wider price spread between the two materials, prompting producers there to shift from hydroxide to carbonate.
November 19, 2024
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By Zihao Li, Jingtai Lun
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US election result cools spodumene market sentiment despite rising demand in China
Spodumene prices rose on Wednesday November 6 as Chinese lithium producers restocked, but news of the US election result late in the session weakened sentiment.
November 7, 2024
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By Zihao Li, Ewan Thomson
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Pilbara Minerals lowers FY25 production guidance as Ngungaju plant placed on care and maintenance
Australian lithium producer Pilbara Minerals will be placing its Ngungaju plant on care and maintenance from December 2024, the company announced on Tuesday October 29.
October 30, 2024
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By Callum Perry
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