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.