The Lithium Industry: Market Projections and Company Strategies out to 2013
This is a brand new strategic forecast study undertaken in collaboration with Metal Bulletin Research and Industrial Minerals – leading experts in providing in-depth, independent analysis and market intelligence on the global metals, mining and non-metallic minerals industries.
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With the current global focus on sustainable energy sources, lithium has become a hot topic of discussion. There is a plethora of mainstream media articles, statesmen and legislations endorsing or mandating the uptake of hybrid and electric vehicles as a means to reducing the reliance on fuel and the Middle East for oil. Consequently, lithium-ion batteries for automotives have become the new buzz word and the expectation is that lithium demand will soar.
But what is reality over the media hype surrounding future lithium demand? What amounts of lithium would be needed to meet future electric vehicle battery requirements and will there be enough supply to meet demand?
Areas covered in the report:
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Demand, supply and pricing prospects of the Lithium industry;
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The future prospects for hybrid and electric vehicles and the potential for lithium-ion batteries;
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Analysis of the electric vehicle market;
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Unique production costs for lithium extraction – detailed analysis for both hard rock and brine sources;
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Detailed strategic recommendations on competitive strategies to be adopted by producers, and those looking to invest, for sustainable and profitable growth;
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SWOT analysis for the leading lithium producers: SQM, Chemetall, and FMC, and emerging players;
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The key demand and supply drivers of the soda ash market – the key component for lithium carbonate production;
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The main trends for other key lithium end-user markets including: glass and ceramics, aluminium, air conditioning, pharmaceuticals, nuclear fusion, batteries for mobile telephones, laptops, power tools;
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Lithium’s trade prospects.
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