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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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Final decision on open consultation on methodology for IOSCO-audited non-ferrous price assessments, indices
Fastmarkets invited feedback from the industry on the pricing methodology for its International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO)-audited non-ferrous metals, via an open consultation process between October 8 and November 7, 2024. This consultation was done as part of our published annual methodology review process.
November 14, 2024
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By James McKeigue
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India’s cost concerns in critical minerals outweigh issues in relying on imports: sources
India should invest to avoid its dependance on imports for almost 100% of its cobalt, lithium and nickel requirements, according to a report by the think tank Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). But slow government action and a focus on short-term costs keep India reliant on imported critical minerals, sources told Fastmarkets.
November 12, 2024
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By Callum Perry, Sahil Shaw, the Fastmarkets team
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Li-Cycle closes on $475 million DOE loan and reports stronger revenue growth
Li-Cycle has successfully closed on an upsized loan from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to support the development of the its Rochester Hub Project, the company announced alongside its third-quarter earnings report on Thursday November 7.
November 12, 2024
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By Kirstyn Petras
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Battery raw materials market update November 2024
Read Fastmarkets' monthly battery raw materials market update for November 2024, focusing on raw materials including lithium, cobalt, nickel, graphite and more
November 11, 2024
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By the Fastmarkets team
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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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Glencore to buy Li-Cycle’s Rochester hub MHP production; agreement could help recycler secure DOE loan
Li-Cycle announced on Thursday October 31 that it had entered an agreement with Glencore to sell 100% of the premium nickel-cobalt mixed hydroxide precipitate (MHP) production at its stalled hub in Rochester, New York – a step that could support Li-Cycle’s efforts to finalize a loan with the US Department of Energy (DOE).
November 6, 2024
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By Kirstyn Petras, Rae Boyadjis, the Fastmarkets team
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Tantalite market should back Central African producers: tantalum body
African material will remain part of the tantalum supply chain regardless of the lithium market, according to Ian Margerison, executive marketing manager at the Tantalum-Niobium International Study Center (TIC).
November 4, 2024
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By Jon Stibbs
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Delayed publication of China, Japan, Korea battery grade lithium prices
The publication of Fastmarkets' China, Japan, Korea battery grade lithium assessments for November 4, 2024, were delayed because of a reporter error. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated.
November 4, 2024
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By Ewan Thomson
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Decision to discontinue China technical grade lithium hydroxide price: pricing notice
After a consultation period, Fastmarkets has discontinued the price due to a lack of liquidity and production of the commodity. All short-term forecasts associated with this price produced by the Fastmarkets research team, if any, have also been discontinued. If you have any comments on the discontinuation of this price, please contact Zihao Li by email […]
October 31, 2024
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By Zihao Li
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