Metals & Mining Theme, Non-Ferrous
June 20, 2025
Platts clarifies CIF China lithium spodumene quality specification
Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, is clarifying that its daily CIF China lithium spodumene assessment (BATLS00) reflects a quality specification of 5.5% lithium oxide.
Full specifications of the assessment are as follows:
| Assessments | Symbols | Frequency | Quality | Quantity | Location | Timing | UoM | Payment Terms |
| Lithium Spodumene 5.5 % Li2O CIF China | BATLS00 (Daily) BATLS03 (Monthly average) | Daily | 5.5% Li2O | 5,000 mt | Zhenjiang, Jiangsu province | Arrival 15-60 days forward | $/mt | Letter of Credit at sight |
Other qualities are considered and may be normalized to a 5.5% lithium oxide basis, subject to prevailing market differentials.
The assessments are published on pages MTL8888 and PMA8888 of Platts Nonferrous Metals Alert, Platts Metals Daily and in the Platts price database under the symbols listed above.
Full lithium spodumene assessment details are reflected in the specifications guide for Global Nonferrous Metals(opens in a new tab).
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