Spot and Benchmark Prices (USD per Tonne)
| Mineral / Product | Latest Price Range (USD / t) |
|---|---|
| Chrome Concentrate (40–42% Cr, CIF China) | $280 – $330 |
| Lithium Carbonate (Battery Grade) | $12,000 – $26,000 |
| Lithium Hydroxide (Battery Grade) | $13,000 – $27,000 |
| Spodumene Concentrate (6% Li₂O, CIF China) | $2,100 – $2,400 |
| Antimony (Sb, Refined / CIF China) | $10,000 – $13,500 |
Key market context (2026):
Spodumene prices rose sharply early in 2026, reaching around $2,190–$2,260/t CIF China due to improving lithium demand and tighter supply.
Lithium prices remain volatile, with futures in China recently trading around 150,000 yuan (~$20,000/t) amid fluctuations in EV demand.
Long-term forecasts suggest lithium could trade between roughly $11,000 and $28,000 per tonne in 2026 depending on supply and battery demand.
