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Latest Trends In The Lithium Industry Many producers keep operations going, despite curtailments elsewhere, and mine permits continue to be granted
Supply is emerging from new sources, such as Argentina, Africa, and China’s Sichuan province
The average lithium ore grade is decreasing over time, which increases the cost of producing lithium chemicals
High-cost miners and non-integrated refiners are struggling to be profitable
Chinese lithium refineries are the lowest-cost but also underutilized
Individual mining operations of all sizes are optimizing processes and scaling up production to bring costs down
Lithium intensity in batteries is decreasing, requiring less material per kWh over time
Much more lithium is being consumed in CAM than end-use due to overproduction, especially for LFP
China leads imports & refining, but CAM is expanding overseas, precipitating a shift in regional lithium chemical consumption
Leading battery manufacturers gain influence over lithium prices as they accelerate vertical integration
Price discovery is gaining momentum on the physically settled Guangzhou Futures Exchange
Mergers & acquisitions are heating up, but supply is still diversifying by region and resources
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