LITHIUM PRICE — AFRICA
Reference price, ore grades, payable % and export notes for lithium producers and traders in Africa. MetalPulse never shows a bare price — every figure carries source, units, market type and timestamp.
Reference price and source
Quoted as USD per tonne LCE (spodumene 6 % Li2O basis), sourced from Fastmarkets / Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. Local-currency conversion uses the central bank mid-rate at calculation time. We classify each row as live, delayed, proxy or forecast.
Ore grades and concentrate basis
Typical ranges: spodumene concentrate 5.5–6 % Li2O; ore 1–1.5 % Li2O. Always specify dry metric tonne (DMT) basis when negotiating — moisture deduction is separate.
Payable % and buyer deductions
65–75 % of contained LCE. Common deductions: moisture, fines, Fe2O3 and mica penalties.
Export from Africa
Most African producers export via Walvis Bay (Namibia), Durban (South Africa), Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) or Beira (Mozambique). Pricing is USD-denominated and converted to local currency at sale.
Frequently asked questions
What is today's lithium price?
MetalPulse tracks the Fastmarkets / Benchmark Mineral Intelligence live. The number on this page is updated continuously; the full dashboard shows the exact age and source classification.
How is lithium ore valued?
Value = tonnes × grade fraction × recovery × payable % × reference price, then less treatment/refining charges and transport. Use the ore value calculator below.
What is the typical payable % for lithium?
65–75 % of contained LCE