[SMM Analysis] Hydrometallurgy Recycling Market Saw Basic MoM Increase in Recycled Salt Production in August

SMM September 5 News:

In August 2025, recycled lithium carbonate production was 7,290 mt, up 14% MoM. The increase was mainly attributed to the favorable performance of lithium carbonate prices in the first and middle ten days of the month, prompting some recycling operations to resume production and engage in hedging. Recycled lithium carbonate production in September is expected to see a slight increase, with a projected growth of about 5% MoM. Recycled nickel sulphate production in August was 5,045 mt in metal content, up 14% MoM, driven by economic factors related to recycled materials. A slight increase is also anticipated for September, with growth estimated at around 3.5%-4%. Recycled cobalt sulphate production in August was 1,355 mt in metal content, down 2% MoM, representing a decrease of only about 30 mt in metal content. Most other cobalt salt producers maintained flat production MoM. The decline this month was primarily due to technological transformation-related production halts at several companies. Recycled cobalt sulphate production in September is projected to increase slightly by about 4% MoM.

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