CRU provides independent, up-to-date price assessments across battery materials, with insight into the factors moving these markets. 

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Lithium (weekly)
  • Lithium Carbonate 99.5% Li2CO3, battery grade, spot, China DAP
  • Lithium Hydroxide Monohydrate 56.5% LiOH, battery grade, spot, China DAP
Nickel (weekly)
  • Nickel Sulphate 21-22.5%, spot, China DAP
  • Nickel Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate 30-40% Ni, 1-6% Co, spot premium
Cobalt (weekly)
  • Cobalt Sulphate 20.5% Co, spot, China DAP
  • Cobalt Metal, US 99.8% Co, EXW, USD/lb
  • Cobalt Metal, EU 99.8% Co, DDP, USD/lb
  • Cobalt Metal, China 99.8% Co, DAP, RMB/t
Manganese (weekly)
  • Manganese Sulphate 32% min Mn, battery grade, spot, China EXW, RMB/t

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CRU prices come from regular contact with a broad, continually reviewed network of market participants, balanced across buyers and sellers to reflect real market activity. All assessments are made by experienced analysts in each market. Dialogue is kept confidential, and we consult the market on our methodology regularly so it stays aligned with the underlying commodity and current regulations.

Yes. Our policies, processes and methodologies follow the IOSCO Principles, backed by an external assurance review across all commodity groups. Chinese price assessments also adhere to NDRC rules. For a copy of the IOSCO report, write to compliance@crugroup.com

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