Lithium · At. No. 3 Lithium Carbonate

Lithium flows,
battery-grade and beyond

AYYS structures lithium transactions across carbonate, hydroxide and spodumene concentrate from upstream producers in Southern Africa, the Americas and Central Asia. Documentation from offtake to delivery, with technical grade specifications matched to buyer chemistry.

99.5%+Battery grade

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Grade specifications

Lithium forms & purity specifications

AYYS structures lithium transactions across multiple forms and grades. All transactions reference international standards (LME, ASTM, IEC, GB/T) unless specifically agreed otherwise. Independent pre-shipment assay by SGS, Intertek or Bureau Veritas.

99.5%

Lithium carbonate — battery grade

Li₂CO₃ min99.50%

Na max0.005%

K max0.002%

Fe max0.001%

Mg max0.002%

StandardGB/T 11075 / IEC

Packaging25 kg bags, 500 kg SuperSacks

56.5% LiOH

Lithium hydroxide monohydrate

LiOH·H₂O min56.50%

Li₂CO₃ max0.20%

Na max0.006%

K max0.002%

Fe max0.0005%

StandardBattery NMC/NCA grade

Packaging25 kg bags / 250 kg drums

SC6

Spodumene concentrate

Li₂O min6.0%

Fe₂O₃ max1.0%

Na₂O max0.5%

K₂O max0.4%

Moisturemax 8%

Sizing90% < 850 µm

PricingSpot / index-linked

99.0%

Technical-grade lithium carbonate

Li₂CO₃ min99.0%

Mg max0.1%

Na max0.05%

SO₄ max0.03%

ApplicationsCeramics, glass, grease

FormPowder / granules

Packaging25 kg bags

SC5

Spodumene SC5 (lower grade)

Li₂O min5.0%

Fe₂O₃ max1.5%

Moisturemax 10%

Sizing90% < 1000 µm

PricingSC5 index reference

OriginZimbabwe / Africa

Min lot1,000 t

99.9%

Lithium chloride — technical

LiCl min99.9%

Na max0.01%

K max0.01%

Mg max0.002%

FormWhite crystalline powder

Packaging25 kg bags

ApplicationElectrolysis feedstock

Lithium scrap · secondary grades

Scrap & secondary material sourcing

AYYS sources certified lithium scrap and secondary material from collection networks in Eastern Europe, Turkey and the Levant. Independent pre-shipment assay mandatory. Pricing on spot or index discount basis.

Black mass — Li-ion battery scrap

Shredded Li-ion cells, EV and consumer grade. Li 2–7%, Co 3–25%, Ni 5–20%, Mn 3–10%. Hazmat certified. Chain of custody + WEEE declaration. Min lot 5 t.

Li 2–7%, Co 3–25%

Spodumene off-spec concentrate

Below-specification concentrate from mining operations. Li₂O 3–5.5%. Assay mandatory. Priced on actual Li₂O content vs SC5 index.

Li₂O 3–5.5%

Lithium carbonate off-spec

Production rejects and off-spec material. Li₂CO₃ 97–99%. Suitable for technical applications. Independent assay required.

Li₂CO₃ 97–99%

Assay & pricing basis — all secondary grades Independent pre-shipment assay by SGS / Intertek / Bureau Veritas. Pricing referenced to prevailing spot or index minus agreed discount per grade. Payment: confirmed irrevocable L/C at sight or TT against original shipping documents. Minimum lot: 5–20 metric tonnes depending on form. Origin documentation and chain-of-title required. KYC and AML checks completed before issuance of any purchase confirmation.

Compliance framework

Every transaction — KYC · AML · sanctions screened

AYYS integrates compliance at the transaction level. Onboarding, counterparty screening and trade documentation meet OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains.

KYC / AML

Full beneficial ownership verification. UBO chain documented to natural person level. Enhanced DD for high-risk jurisdictions.

Sanctions

OFAC, EU, UN and UK sanctions screening on all counterparties, vessels, flags, ports and transit corridors prior to any commitment.

OECD DD

Conflict minerals due diligence aligned with OECD 5-step framework. Origin documentation mandatory for all sensitive corridor flows.

EU CBAM

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism reporting support for applicable metal imports into the EU. Embedded CO₂ data available on request.

AYYS Signal — Lithium

Live intelligence signals

Market briefs updated by the AYYS trading desk. Contact us for full platform access.

High — Supply

Zimbabwe spodumene export ban on concentrates — SC5/SC6 supply disruption

Zimbabwe's ban on unprocessed lithium concentrate exports confirmed through 2026. Arcadia Mine material now restricted to domestic processing. AYYS routing diverted to DRC lepidolite and Argentinian brine carbonate sources.

May 2026

Medium — Price

Lithium carbonate rebounds sharply +22% QoQ — Chinese restocking demand confirmed

Spot lithium carbonate at $26,278/t following six-quarter correction. Chinese cathode manufacturers re-entering market after destocking cycle. AYYS tracking CATL and BYD procurement cadence as leading indicator.

May 2026

Monitoring

Argentina RIGI framework — lithium project fast-track permits issued to 4 new operations

Argentine investment framework RIGI has issued accelerated permits to Lithium Americas, Allkem and two junior operators. Production expected 2027–28. AYYS has initiated offtake discussions with two projects.

April 2026

Lithium — structured execution

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