Benchmark to increase publishing frequency of spodumene prices to weekly

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence will now publish weekly market price assessments of its Benchmark FOB Australia spodumene price assessments beginning 12 February 2025.

This evolution allows for the facilitation of more frequent spodumene price assessments within the parameters of Benchmark’s IOSCO compliant lithium price methodology.

Benchmark’s lithium prices – every week

Spodumene FOB Australia; 6%

Lithium carbonate EXW China; Min 99.0%; Technical

Lithium carbonate EXW China; Min 99.5%; Battery

Lithium hydroxide EXW China; Min 56.5%

Lithium hydroxide Lithium carbonate CIF Asia (spot); Min 99.2%

Lithium hydroxide CIF Asia (spot); Min 56.5%

These prices are available to Benchmark’s Lithium Price Assessment Subscribers every Wednesday by 4pm (London), starting 12 February 2025, with market analysis sent out to subscribers soon after.

Benchmark’s lithium prices – every two weeks

Lithium carbonate CIF EU; Min 99.0%

Lithium carbonate CIF N America; Min 99.0%

Lithium carbonate FOB S America; Min 99.0%

Lithium carbonate CIF Asia (combined); Min 99.2%

Lithium carbonate CIF Asia (contract); Min 99.2%

Sustainable Lithium Carbonate (Spot); CIF Asia (spot); Min 99.0%

Lithium hydroxide CIF Asia (combined); Min 56.5%

Lithium hydroxide CIF Asia (contract); Min 56.5%

Lithium hydroxide CIF EU; Min 55.0%

Lithium hydroxide FOB N America; Min 55.0%

These prices will be published by Benchmark every alternate Wednesday by 4pm (London) starting from 19 February 2025, with market analysis sent out to subscribers soon after.

“This change to the frequency of spodumene prices within Benchmark’s IOSCO compliant Lithium Price Assessment reassures our commitment to providing the most reliable actionable intelligence on the lithium ion battery and EV supply chain, and reflects increased liquidity in the market as the number of active players continues to grow,” Daisy Jennings-Gray, Head of Prices at Benchmark, said.

“We are proud of our reputation for matching price assessment frequency to actual market dynamics. Benchmark’s weekly spodumene price assessments provide market participants with the most granular and timely price insights available, enabling the industry to act decisively and with confidence” said Daniel Fletcher-Manuel, Director of Prices and Data at Benchmark.

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