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Benchmark Mineral Intelligence: Current Battery Metal Market Prices

The cost of essential raw materials for electric vehicle batteries remains under pressure, with lithium carbonate currently trading at 23,700 dollars per metric ton. These mid-price benchmarks, tracked weekly by Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, provide a snapshot of the volatile supply chain underpinning the global transition toward large-scale battery electrification.

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence: Current Battery Metal Market Prices

Lithium hydroxide, a critical component for high-nickel cathode chemistries, holds at 21,825 dollars per metric ton, while cobalt sulphate prices are set at 13,010 dollars per metric ton. Nickel sulphate maintains a lower valuation at 4,847 dollars per metric ton, and flake graphite, essential for anode production, is priced at 425 dollars per metric ton. All figures are reported on an EXW or FOB China basis in dollars per metric ton.

Market participants should note the varying update frequencies for these assets. Lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide, and cobalt sulphate data are refreshed on a weekly basis. Nickel sulphate valuations are adjusted every two weeks, while flake graphite pricing reflects a monthly assessment cycle.

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