Argentina tripled lithium carbonate production capacity in last two years
Argentina, the world's No. 4 lithium producer, has four projects in production.
The London Metal Exchange has moved a step closer to launching the world’s first lithium futures contract, issuing a request for pricing providers, according to a document seen by the Financial Times.
The LME is set to launch a cash-settled lithium contract in the second half of 2019, which would allow traders to speculate on prices for the electric car battery ingredient.