China's lithium carbonate production reached 101,200 tonnes in May, down 2.3% month-on-month. Compared with early-May production schedules, the final survey production was revised slightly higher, mainly due to some spodumene producers completing maintenance ahead of schedule, leading to higher actual operating rates. Other production lines saw little change.
For June, China's lithium carbonate production is forecast to reach 106,400 tonnes, up 5.2% month-on-month. Spodumene producers in Sichuan are expected to increase operating rates due to factors such as raw material arrivals and the completion of maintenance, while some producers in northern regions may see slight production reductions, though the overall impact remains limited.
Source: Mysteel
Written by Cora Ji, jiruyan@mysteel.com
