Lithium pricing news

• June 2021

  German automaker Volkswagen seeks vertical integration to achieve security of battery raw materials supply

  17 June 2021

  Volkswagen Group is seeking partnerships with battery raw material producers in order to vertically integrate and achieve security of supply and competitive prices for its minerals needs, a spokesperson for the German automaker told Fastmarkets on Thursday June 17.

• CHINA AUTO: Chip shortage hits vehicle output, sales in May

  16 June 2021

  Chinese automotive production and sales figures both fell on a monthly and annual basis, although figures for new energy vehicles still increased, according to the data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).

• GLOBAL LITHIUM WRAP: Lithium complex steady at high levels

  11 June 2021

  Lithium prices were steady around the world in the week ended Thursday June 10, with both Asian, European and United States markets underpinned by tight availability.

• German carmaker Volkswagen mulls IPO for battery business

  04 June 2021

  German-based carmaker Volkswagen Group is mulling the possibility of launching an initial public offering (IPO) for its new battery division, a spokesperson for the company confirmed to Fastmarkets.

• GLOBAL LITHIUM WRAP: Strong demand for hydroxide supports Asia price gains

  04 June 2021

  Battery-grade lithium hydroxide prices in Asia moved up over the week ended Thursday June 3 against the backdrop of continued tight supply and firm buying appetite.

• May 2021

  GLOBAL LITHIUM WRAP: Seaborne Asian lithium complex steady despite China carbonate weakness

  28 May 2021

  The markets for the lithium complex in Asia were mostly steady over the week ended Thursday May 27, except for the domestic Chinese market for lithium carbonate, which was under pressure due to rising supply and weaker demand.

• GLOBAL LITHIUM WRAP: China domestic prices move to opposite directions

  21 May 2021

  Battery-grade lithium carbonate and hydroxide prices in China diverged over the week ended Thursday May 20, with the latter underpinned by persistent tight availability and robust demand in Asia.

• GLOBAL LITHIUM WRAP: Lithium carbonate price in seaborne Asia market makes strong gains

  14 May 2021

  Lithium prices in the seaborne Asian market continued their strong upward trajectory over the week to Thursday May 13 while the equivalent domestic market in China calmed from the strong momentum in the first quarter of 2021, sources said.

• CHINA AUTO: Slight gain in April vehicle output, sales supports raw materials prices

  13 May 2021

  Chinese automotive production and sales’ figures both increased year on year, which provided support for most upstream battery raw materials prices, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) said on Thursday May 12.

• GLOBAL LITHIUM WRAP: Seaborne Asian carbonate price rises on tight availability

  07 May 2021

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