Lithium Prices in 2025: What's Next for the Market?

Zimbabwe lithium exports soar 30% in H1 2025, defying price slump

Zimbabwe has reported a 30% surge in spodumene concentrate exports in the first half (H1) of 2025, despite a drop in global lithium prices.The post Zimbabwe lithium exports soar 30% in H1 2025, defying price slump appeared first on Mining Technology.

Zimbabwe lithium exports surge despite weak prices

ZIMBABWE’S spodumene concentrate exports jumped 30% in the first half of 2025 despite weak global lithium prices, said Reuters citing official statistics. Africa’s top lithium producer exported 586,197 tons of the lithium-bearing mineral between January and June, compared to 451,824 tons during the same period last year, according to Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ) data obtained on Monday. Lithium prices have tumbled nearly 90%…

Zimbabwe beats lithium price crash with 30% surge in spodumene exports

Despite an 90% global plunge in lithium prices since 2022, Zimbabwe’s spodumene concentrate exports soared by 30% in the first half of 2025, reaching 586,197 metric tons, up from 451,824 tons in the same period of 2024. This is according to the precious stones marketing regulator, the Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ). Key Highlights: […] The post Zimbabwe beats lithium price crash with 30% surge in spodumene exports appeared fir…

Lithium Prices in 2025: What's Next for the Market?

The second quarter of 2025 brought more downward pressure for lithium prices, as values for lithium carbonate continued to contract, slipping to their lowest level since January 2021. After starting the year at US$10,484.37 per metric ton, battery-grade lithium carbonate rose to a year-to-date high of US$10,853.85 on January 27. Prices sank through Q1 and most of Q2, bottoming at US$8,329.08 on June 24.Lithium hydroxide followed a similar trajec…

Zimbabwe's spodumene exports surge 30% despite weak lithium prices

Zimbabwe’s exports of spodumene concentrate, a lithium-bearing mineral essential for battery production, surged 30% in the first half of 2025 despite weak global lithium prices, official statistics show. Africa’s top lithium producer exported 586,197 metric tons of spodumene concentrate between January and June, compared to 451,824 metric tons during the same period last year, according …