Last week, the price of lithium battery scrap trended weaker, with moderate market transaction activity. Lithium carbonate prices fluctuated significantly, and this impact on multi-metal scrap was reflected in tonnage pricing, while the payables for metal salts didn't see major fluctuations. Hydrometallurgical plants' quotes were close to their costs, leaving limited room for negotiation. The price of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) scrap fluctuated in line with lithium carbonate prices during the week. Hydrometallurgical plants sought to purchase at lower prices, showing a preference for high-grade materials with higher lithium content. Black mass producers faced high feedstock costs, making it difficult to reduce selling prices, resulting in limited total transaction volumes.