Welcome to the April 2020 edition of the lithium miner news. April saw lithium prices slightly lower, and both demand and supply disruptions due to COVID-19. Argentina allowed lithium miners to recommence.
Lithium spot and contract price news
During April, 99.5% lithium carbonate China spot prices were down 2.15%. Lithium hydroxide prices were down 0.29%. Spodumene (5% min) prices were down 1.48%.
Fastmarkets (formerly Metal Bulletin) reports 99.5% lithium carbonate battery grade spot midpoint prices cif China, Japan and Korea of US$8.25/kg (US$8,250/t), and min 56.5% lithium hydroxide battery grade spot midpoint