Welcome to the May 2020 edition of the lithium miner news. May saw lithium prices slightly lower, and some financial results from the majors as the industry struggles along due to low lithium prices. Despite this, the medium and long term outlook continues to brighten.
Lithium spot and contract price news
During May, 99.5% lithium carbonate China spot prices were down 4.34%. Lithium hydroxide prices were down 0.89%. Spodumene (5% min) prices were down 3.83%.
Fastmarkets (formerly Metal Bulletin) reports 99.5% lithium carbonate battery grade spot midpoint prices cif China, Japan &