Lithium hydroxide, essential for high-nickel battery chemistries, commands a price of 22,650 dollars per metric ton, while cobalt sulphate is priced at 13,098 dollars. Nickel sulphate tracks at 4,847 dollars per metric ton, and flake graphite, graded at 94-95% carbon, remains at 425 dollars.
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Battery Metal Prices Stabilize in Chinese Markets
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence reports that lithium carbonate currently trades at 21,075 dollars per metric ton in China, reflecting the latest mid-price adjustments across critical battery raw materials. These figures provide a snapshot of the current supply chain costs for manufacturers navigating the volatility of the electric vehicle sector.
These valuations reflect ex-works pricing in China. Benchmark Mineral Intelligence maintains varying update frequencies for these inputs: lithium-based compounds and cobalt sulphate are recalibrated weekly, whereas nickel sulphate data is refreshed bi-weekly, and flake graphite figures are updated on a monthly cycle.
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