Welcome to the October 2019 edition of the "junior" lithium miner news. I have categorized those lithium miners that won't likely be in production before 2020/21 as the juniors. Investors are reminded that most of the lithium juniors will most likely be needed in the mid 2020's to supply the booming electric vehicle [EV] and energy storage markets. This means investing in these companies requires a higher risk tolerance, and a longer time frame.
October saw lithium prices move generally slightly lower. Analysts have begun calling the bottom as lithium prices approach the marginal cost