SHANGHAI, Oct 24 (SMM) - Last week, the prices of lithium carbonate continued to rise. Smelters basically maintained normal operations, and those who were shut down two weeks ago due to maintenance have also returned to normal production. Market quotations were still in an upswing. Increased downstream production and purchases shored up the transaction prices. Downstream demand was mainly driven by LFP and NMC cathode materials, while the demand from LCO plants was relatively weak. The lithium salt market is expected to maintain a supply deficit.

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