Lithium Ore Market Update for 3.16-3.2 [SMM Weekly Review]

Published: Mar 19, 2026 17:40

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This week, lithium ore prices continued to follow lithium carbonate in a fluctuating downward trend. Supply side, the volume of cargoes available for circulation in the market gradually decreased recently, while mines outside China showed stronger willingness to make shipments amid fluctuations, with some mines outside China conducting several auctions during the week. Demand side, inquiries and procurement sentiment for lithium ore remained relatively strong, but due to the large recent market fluctuations, back-and-forth negotiations between upstream and downstream intensified, and wait-and-see sentiment persisted, though overall transaction activity improved. Overall market transaction prices continued to follow the fluctuating trend in lithium carbonate futures.

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