Chinese battery makers are expected to consider increasing the proportion of natural graphite feedstock they use in anode material because of the fast-rising cost profile and availability issues affecting supplies of synthetic graphite

The latest merger of rare earth producers in China shows that balance of power in this critical material sector is nowhere near where western governments would like it to be

The battery-grade seaborne Asian lithium carbonate market continued to post gains over the week on Thursday May 6 amid tight spot availability.

View the Fastmarkets holiday pricing schedule for 2021-2022.

A reminder of Fastmarkets’ cobalt pricing schedule during the Christmas and New Year period.

The Fastmarkets holiday pricing schedule is below.