Welcome to the February 2019 edition of the lithium miner news. This past month saw lithium prices stabilize after the 2018 falls. Most analysts and the miners all remain positive on the outlook for lithium particularly in the mid and long term due to the strong demand story.
Lithium spot and contract price news
During February, 99% lithium carbonate China spot prices were up 1.22%. Spodumene (5% min) were up 1.20%.
Fastmarkets (formerly) Metal Bulletin reports 99.5% lithium carbonate battery grade spot prices cif China, Japan & Korea of US$12-14/kg (12-14,0000/t), and min 56.5%