SHANGHAI, May 8 (SMM) - On May 8, 2023, the SMM average price of battery-grade lithium carbonate surged by 9,500 yuan/mt from the previous trading day to 190,000 yuan/mt; the SMM battery-grade lithium carbonate price index stood at 198,200 yuan/mt, up 3,900 yuan/mt from the previous trading day. SMM average price of battery-grade lithium hydroxide (coarse particles) added 2,500 yuan/mt to 190,000 yuan/mt. Lithium salt prices were on the rise, encouraging traders to hoard spots while suppressing downstream purchases.
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