Battery Metal Price Trends in China

Lithium carbonate currently trades at 24,600 dollars per metric ton, closely followed by lithium hydroxide at 23,200 dollars. Both materials are quoted EXW China for high-purity grades of 99.2% and 56.5% respectively. Cobalt sulphate sits at 12,728 dollars per metric ton, while nickel sulphate is priced at 4,943 dollars.

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence updates these valuations on varying cycles: lithium and cobalt derivatives undergo weekly adjustments, whereas nickel sulphate is reassessed bi-weekly. Flake graphite, the most affordable of the tracked materials, remains on a monthly reporting schedule.