Welcome to the March 2020 edition of the lithium miner news. March saw lithium prices move sideways, and some supply disruptions for the lithium miners due to coronavirus.
Lithium spot and contract price news
During March, 99.5% lithium carbonate China spot prices were down 0.92%. Lithium hydroxide prices were up 0.46%. Spodumene (5% min) prices were down 0.26%.
Fastmarkets (formerly Metal Bulletin) reports 99.5% lithium carbonate battery grade spot midpoint prices cif China, Japan & Korea of US$8.75/kg (US$8,750/t), and min 56.5% lithium hydroxide battery grade spot midpoint prices cif China, Japan