Month: May 2025

Price Summary During the second quarter of 2025, lithium prices remained under pressure due to continued oversupply and subdued demand recovery. According to data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence and InfoLink Consulting, battery-grade lithium carbonate in China averaged between CNY 59,000 and 62,000 per metric ton in May, or approximately USD 8,500 to 9,000. Spodumene concentrate, …

The global lithium market is approaching a pivotal moment. After years of oversupply, 2025 is projected to bring a significant tightening in lithium availability, driven by production cuts, evolving demand patterns, and geopolitical tensions. Fastmarkets forecast a surplus of merely 10,000 tonnes this year, potentially shifting to a deficit by 2026.  This impending supply squeeze …