China's domestic lithium ore prices saw limited movement last week, with lithium refineries in northern China stepping up inquiries and restocking activity, while those in southern China continued building inventory for production scheduling in the second quarter. And the port inventory continued to destock. Meanwhile, the lithium carbonate market remained under pressure from ongoing geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions. The carbonate prices continued to trade in a volatile range with supply constraints persisting and demand showing signs of divergence.
