Lithium

Upstream

With granular insight on lithium production and processing, we build clients a solid foundation tohelp clients understand the full lithium supply chain. Our Asset Services provide production, cost and demand analysis for brine, pegmatite and sedimentary lithium, as well as coverage of integrated and non-integrated lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide refineries. Our market data services give insight into feedstock types, extraction methods and project developments – giving you a full picture of the lithium supply chain.

Midstream

Lithium markets can be complex and volatile. CRU’s five-year market outlook provides in-depth analysis of midstream processes such as cathode manufacturing, with insight on investment trends, technologies and material developments. We deliver monthly data on manufacturing activity and inventory levels in addition to techno-economic analysis of current and next-generation materials. Our battery costs service contains further context on market direction and key players – putting you ahead of the curve.

Downstream

CRU’s clients leverage our cross-market expertise and coverage of related downstream markets. Our specialty phosphates service provides detailed price forecasts and market analysis for lithium-iron phosphate battery production.  Together with our solutions providing in-depth analysis of the battery value chain and the energy storage sector, we give insight into the role of lithium and related raw materials in the journey towards electrification.