Recently, lithium carbonate prices have surged. According to data from Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) and research reports, the price of industrial-grade lithium carbonate rose nearly 20% weekly, reaching 170,000 yuan/ton; battery-grade lithium carbonate prices also fluctuated between 155,000 and 180,000 yuan/ton, a significant rebound from the lows at the end of 2025. This price level has directly ...