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LME May Launch Lithium Futures Contract

Sep 7, 2017 10:18

Source:SMM

The LME may launch futures contracts for lithium.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 7 (SMM) - The LME may launch futures contracts for lithium.

The LME is mulling over launching lithium futures as demand for the product is growing.

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