Lithium

Feedstock for the batteries powering the energy transition.

Priced in USD / metric tonne LCE4 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.

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.