This could lead to an increase in consumption of lithium carbonate in the industry, at the expense of lithium ores and concentrates. Aluminium production is historically one of the main uses for lithium carbonate, however most new aluminium production technology no longer requires lithium. Prices for lithium compounds have risen steadily in recent years, although the increase in prices has not been uniform. This report is the result of an extensive programme of research by Roskill analysts. They have interviewed major industry players and conducted a close appraisal of information from a wide variety of sources, including governments, trade associations, company reports, leading producers, official organisations, trade journals and technical literature.
Information gathering is only the first step in preparing a report.
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