Metals & Mining Theme, Non-Ferrous
January 02, 2026
Platts launches assessment rationale for SpodIX CIF China
Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, has launched a daily rationale for its SpodIX CIF China 6.0% spodumene price assessment, effective Jan. 2.
Details of the assessment in the rationale are as follows:
| Assessment | Symbol | Pricing basis | Quality | UoM |
| SpodIX CIF China | SPODI00 | 6.0% Li2O | 5.0%-6.0% Li2O, iron oxide max 2%, mica max 2% | $/mt |
The rationale reflects the assessment using the latest market information up to the close of the assessment process at 4:30 pm Singapore (0830 GMT) Market on Close timestamp.
The rationale is published in Platts Metals Daily and on Platts Nonferrous Metals Alert pages MTL/PMA0177.
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