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Lithium

Lithium

Feedstock for the batteries powering the energy transition.

Priced in USD / metric tonne (lithium hydroxide)4 varieties
Overview

What we trade and why it matters

Demand for lithium is scaling with EV and grid storage adoption. We source spodumene concentrate and battery-grade chemicals from responsible producers, with full traceability to satisfy Western OEM procurement standards.

Market benchmark

Indicative exchange benchmark for reference only. Contract pricing reflects specification, purity, port differentials and CIF/FOB terms.

Unit & value converter

Converted quantity

1,000,000 kg

Estimated value at benchmark

Value estimate unavailable — price on request.

Typical conversion factors and approximate reference exchange rates. Actual cargo density, specification and FX determine contract quantities.

Varieties

Grades and specifications we handle

Spodumene Concentrate (SC6)

6% Li₂O concentrate — the feedstock for converter refineries.

Lithium Carbonate (Li₂CO₃)

Battery-grade (99.5%+) and technical-grade material.

Lithium Hydroxide (LiOH·H₂O)

Preferred cathode precursor for high-nickel NMC batteries.

Lithium Brine Concentrate

Evaporated brine from salar operations, refined into carbonate or hydroxide.

Primary uses

  • EV batteries
  • Grid-scale energy storage
  • Consumer electronics
  • Ceramics and glass

Source regions

  • Australia
  • Chile
  • Argentina
  • Zimbabwe
  • China (processing)

How we trade it

Contracts range from spot to multi-year off-take. Pricing referenced against Fastmarkets and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. Quality specs (Fe, K, Na) are critical to acceptance.

Financing available on every lithium trade

Letters of credit, pre-export finance and guarantees — structured for your counterparties, tenor and currency.