
Argus launches world's 1st prices for prevalent grade of spodumene, reflecting changing EV battery inputs.
Spodumene concentrate prices have been updated to account for the evolving quality demands of electric vehicle (EV) battery components. In a recent development on December 16, 2025, leading energy and commodity price reporting group Argus introduced the world's inaugural pricing benchmarks for the primary spodumene grade. This move indicates a shift in focus towards higher grade materials crucial for battery production.

