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Lithium price today holds near 136,000 yuan as China buying slows; miners lean on floor deals

Lithium price today holds near 136,000 yuan as China buying slows; miners lean on floor deals

Spot lithium carbonate prices edged up in China on Tuesday. The SMM battery-grade index hit 134,406 yuan per metric ton, with battery-grade spot trades assessed between 132,000 and 140,000 yuan—an average of 136,000. Futures action was muted; the most-traded lithium carbonate contract barely moved. SMM described spot market activity as sluggish, citing thinner downstream demand and slower logistics.
Lithium price tumbles in China as futures hit limit — what it means for Albemarle, SQM and the week ahead

Lithium price tumbles in China as futures hit limit — what it means for Albemarle, SQM and the week ahead

China’s benchmark lithium carbonate prices plunged on Thursday, with the SMM battery-grade index sliding 5.4% to 141,706 yuan per metric ton from Wednesday. The most-traded lithium carbonate futures contract hit its daily limit down — the maximum allowed drop in one session — before bouncing back. Spot sellers stayed cautious, while buyers took advantage of the dips, SMM reported.
Lithium price slips again in China as Albemarle, SQM slide before the bell

Lithium price slips again in China as Albemarle, SQM slide before the bell

Battery-grade lithium carbonate — the refined chemical essential for lithium-ion batteries — kept sliding in China Monday. The Shanghai Metals Market index dropped to 154,434 yuan per metric ton, according to SMM. Prices for battery-grade material ranged between 145,000 and 166,000 yuan a ton, while industrial-grade traded slightly lower at 142,000 to 162,000 yuan, SMM noted. China’s top lithium carbonate futures contract wavered sharply in a 132,400-152,800 yuan band as upstream sellers stayed cautious and downstream buyers probed for cheaper deals.
Lithium price drops 4.5% in China as January rally cools; miners slide premarket

Lithium price drops 4.5% in China as January rally cools; miners slide premarket

Battery-grade lithium carbonate prices in China dropped 4.46% on Friday, settling at 160,500 yuan a tonne, erasing some of the gains seen earlier this year. U.S.-listed lithium miners slipped before the Wall Street open: Albemarle fell $3.70, or about 2%, to $180.70; SQM lost $1.92, or 2.3%, to $81.64; and Lithium Americas slid 58 cents, down 9.7%, to $5.43.
Lithium price jumps again as China carbonate futures hit limit-up; what traders watch next

Lithium price jumps again as China carbonate futures hit limit-up; what traders watch next

China’s lithium prices moved higher again Tuesday. Spot battery-grade lithium carbonate averaged 152,500 yuan, up 1,500 yuan from the previous working day. Meanwhile, the most-active lithium carbonate futures on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange surged nearly 9%, hitting its daily upper limit at 160,500 yuan, according to SMM data. Upstream sellers held back spot volumes beyond their long-term contracts, while downstream buyers mostly stuck to “as needed” purchases, SMM noted. Overall trade activity slipped a bit.
Lithium price whipsaws after China futures hit down-limit; Albemarle, SQM ease before U.S. open

Lithium price whipsaws after China futures hit down-limit; Albemarle, SQM ease before U.S. open

Lithium prices in China took a hit on Friday, with the top-traded lithium carbonate futures contract dropping nearly 9%, repeatedly hitting its daily down-limit at 146,200 yuan per metric ton, according to Shanghai Metals Market. Battery-grade lithium carbonate was valued at an average of 158,000 yuan a ton, down 1,000 yuan from the previous session. The SMM battery-grade index also slipped, falling to 159,477 yuan. SMM reported that upstream sellers hesitated to offer spot cargoes amid the price drop, while the lower levels brought some downstream buyers back into the market.
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