Tianqi Lithium Corporation: The Fundamental Outlook for The Lithium Industry Will Continue to Improve Over The Next Few Years

Lithium, a unique element in the periodic table, has been known and utilized by humans for various purposes long before its prominence in the energy sector. Initially, lithium salts found applications in psychiatric medicine to treat mood disorders. The metal's lightweight and highly reactive properties soon made it valuable in other sectors, including the production of lubricating grease, glass, and ceramics. Its high energy density, electrochemical potential, and low atomic weight laid the foundation for its future role in energy storage solutions.

On June 18, lithium carbonate futures fell 3.63% to 92,800 yuan/ton (~12,782.37 USD/ton). The battery-grade index dropped to 97,064 yuan/ton (~13,369.70 USD/ton).

On May 30, lithium carbonate futures rose 1.05% to 104,900 yuan/ton (~14,468.97 USD/ton). The battery-grade index fell to 105,797 yuan/ton (~14,592.69 USD/ton).

The lithium market stands at the forefront of technological advancements, playing a pivotal role in powering modern innovations. With the increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries in various sectors, understanding the market trends becomes paramount. This blog aims to delve into the future landscape of the lithium industry, uncovering key insights and projections that will shape its trajectory.

On May 8, lithium carbonate futures dropped 1.62% to 112,050 yuan/ton (~15,519.39 USD/ton). The battery-grade index stood at 111,609 yuan/ton (~15,458.31 USD/ton).

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Today, the lithium carbonate market saw the SMM index rise by 1,473 yuan to 110,280 yuan/ton, with futures contracts up 1.14% and spot prices increasing by 1,000 yuan.

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On March 19th, lithium carbonate futures declined by 1.84% to 114,950 yuan/ton, while spot prices remained steady at an average of 112,550 yuan/ton, amidst strategic market adaptability.

On February 23, the main contract of lithium carbonate 2407 rose sharply, up 4.30%, according to the data, the main contract of lithium carbonate 2407 opened at 98,150 / ton and closed at 101,800 yuan / ton, with a trading volume of 206,120 hands and a position of 173784 hands, an increase of 7,771 hands from the previous trading day. SMM's spot price of battery-grade lithium carbonate on the day was 93,500-99,000 yuan/ton, with an average price of 96,250 yuan/ton, an increase of 100 yuan/ton from the previous working day. Judging from the trend, after the opening of lithium carbonate prices on the same day, the shock ran steadily for a period of time and then rose slightly after a steady operation, and rose sharply at noon to the end of the session, and finally closed up 4.30%.