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Lithium Stocks List

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Global Lithium Resources Limited stock logo
GL1
Global Lithium Resources
N/AA$0.00
A$0.00
A$2.43
N/A0.81N/AN/A
Piedmont Lithium Inc. stock logo
PLL
Piedmont Lithium
$28.23
-6.4%
$27.80
$23.15
$76.78
$542.27 M1.05473,097 shs676,645 shs
Albemarle Co. stock logo
ALB
Albemarle
$144.48
-3.3%
$130.89
$112.00
$293.01
$16.96 B1.593.21 million shs2.83 million shs
Lithium Americas Corp. stock logo
LAC
Lithium Americas
$6.40
-3.0%
$6.76
$5.80
$12.38
$1.04 BN/A3.17 million shs2.79 million shs
Livent Co. stock logo
LTHM
Livent
$17.98
-3.1%
$15.05
$12.76
$29.17
$3.23 B1.776.98 million shs38.92 million shs
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. stock logo
SQM
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile
$60.22
-2.7%
$52.22
$44.86
$98.66
$17.20 B1.041.79 million shs2.09 million shs
Standard Lithium Ltd. stock logo
SLI
Standard Lithium
$2.02
-8.2%
$0.00
$1.66
$4.98
$348.96 M2.081.69 million shs1.74 million shs
Alpha Lithium Co. stock logo
APHLF
Alpha Lithium
$1.10
+0.4%
$1.08
$0.60
$1.46
$85.74 MN/A326,259 shs316,800 shs
Avalon Advanced Materials Inc. stock logo
AVLNF
Avalon Advanced Materials
$0.07
$0.08
$0.07
$0.13
$41.08 M0.7137,122 shs248,720 shs
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co., Ltd. stock logo
GNENF
Ganfeng Lithium Group
$3.81
+1.0%
$3.52
$2.99
$9.77
N/AN/A10,502 shs23,300 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Piedmont Lithium Inc. stock logo
PLL
Piedmont Lithium
0.00%-3.16%+8.95%-28.89%-32.20%
Albemarle Co. stock logo
ALB
Albemarle
+0.03%-3.74%+19.16%-15.03%-32.50%
Lithium Americas Corp. stock logo
LAC
Lithium Americas
0.00%-1.54%-0.78%-62.38%-65.76%
Livent Co. stock logo
LTHM
Livent
+0.22%+4.35%+30.62%-2.34%-7.89%
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. stock logo
SQM
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile
+0.02%+0.13%+19.89%+0.92%-21.45%
Standard Lithium Ltd. stock logo
SLI
Standard Lithium
0.00%0.00%-3.59%-24.03%-35.24%
Alpha Lithium Co. stock logo
APHLF
Alpha Lithium
0.00%0.00%+2.25%+6.70%+31.48%
Avalon Advanced Materials Inc. stock logo
AVLNF
Avalon Advanced Materials
0.00%-2.14%-3.81%-13.76%-16.42%
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co., Ltd. stock logo
GNENF
Ganfeng Lithium Group
0.00%+10.43%+17.05%-5.93%-49.43%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Global Lithium Resources Limited stock logo
GL1
Global Lithium Resources
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Piedmont Lithium Inc. stock logo
PLL
Piedmont Lithium
2.3525 of 5 stars
3.43.00.00.03.50.81.9
Albemarle Co. stock logo
ALB
Albemarle
3.2303 of 5 stars
4.24.04.20.62.53.32.5
Lithium Americas Corp. stock logo
LAC
Lithium Americas
2.1167 of 5 stars
4.43.00.00.02.10.80.0
Livent Co. stock logo
LTHM
Livent
2.7373 of 5 stars
4.22.00.00.02.42.52.5
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. stock logo
SQM
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile
2.2194 of 5 stars
3.33.02.50.02.20.01.3
Standard Lithium Ltd. stock logo
SLI
Standard Lithium
1.8373 of 5 stars
3.53.00.00.03.00.00.0
Alpha Lithium Co. stock logo
APHLF
Alpha Lithium
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Avalon Advanced Materials Inc. stock logo
AVLNF
Avalon Advanced Materials
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co., Ltd. stock logo
GNENF
Ganfeng Lithium Group
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Global Lithium Resources Limited stock logo
GL1
Global Lithium Resources
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Piedmont Lithium Inc. stock logo
PLL
Piedmont Lithium
2.75
Moderate Buy$108.00282.57% Upside
Albemarle Co. stock logo
ALB
Albemarle
2.47
Hold$230.3259.41% Upside
Lithium Americas Corp. stock logo
LAC
Lithium Americas
2.75
Moderate Buy$21.95242.97% Upside
Livent Co. stock logo
LTHM
Livent
2.46
Hold$25.0439.28% Upside
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. stock logo
SQM
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile
2.50
Moderate Buy$74.7824.17% Upside
Standard Lithium Ltd. stock logo
SLI
Standard Lithium
3.00
Buy$8.00296.04% Upside
Alpha Lithium Co. stock logo
APHLF
Alpha Lithium
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Avalon Advanced Materials Inc. stock logo
AVLNF
Avalon Advanced Materials
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co., Ltd. stock logo
GNENF
Ganfeng Lithium Group
1.00
SellN/AN/A

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest Lithium Stocks Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
12/28/2023
Livent Co. stock logo
LTHM
Livent
Mizuho
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$15.00 ➝ $20.00
12/15/2023
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. stock logo
SQM
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile
The Goldman Sachs Group
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UpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$54.50
12/12/2023
Albemarle Co. stock logo
ALB
Albemarle
Bank of America
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UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$154.00 ➝ $149.00
12/12/2023
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. stock logo
SQM
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Lower Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$75.00 ➝ $64.00
12/11/2023
Piedmont Lithium Inc. stock logo
PLL
Piedmont Lithium
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Initiated CoverageNeutral$25.00
12/11/2023
Lithium Americas Corp. stock logo
LAC
Lithium Americas
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Initiated CoverageNeutral$7.00
12/5/2023
Albemarle Co. stock logo
ALB
Albemarle
Piper Sandler
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DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underweight$140.00 ➝ $128.00
12/5/2023
Livent Co. stock logo
LTHM
Livent
Piper Sandler
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DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underweight$18.00 ➝ $15.00
11/29/2023
Livent Co. stock logo
LTHM
Livent
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Lower Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$25.00 ➝ $15.00
11/17/2023
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. stock logo
SQM
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile
BMO Capital Markets
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Lower Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$80.00 ➝ $75.00
11/15/2023
Lithium Americas Corp. stock logo
LAC
Lithium Americas
National Bank Financial
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Initiated CoverageOutperform
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Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Global Lithium Resources Limited stock logo
GL1
Global Lithium Resources
$1.90M0.00N/AN/AA$0.66 per share0.00
Piedmont Lithium Inc. stock logo
PLL
Piedmont Lithium
N/AN/AN/AN/A$15.01 per shareN/A
Albemarle Co. stock logo
ALB
Albemarle
$7.32B2.32$24.66 per share5.86$69.92 per share2.07
Lithium Americas Corp. stock logo
LAC
Lithium Americas
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Livent Co. stock logo
LTHM
Livent
$813.20M3.97$1.73 per share10.40$8.04 per share2.24
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. stock logo
SQM
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile
$10.71B1.61$13.69 per share4.40$17.27 per share3.49
Standard Lithium Ltd. stock logo
SLI
Standard Lithium
N/AN/AN/AN/A$0.69 per shareN/A
Alpha Lithium Co. stock logo
APHLF
Alpha Lithium
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Avalon Advanced Materials Inc. stock logo
AVLNF
Avalon Advanced Materials
$90,000.00456.39N/AN/A$0.22 per share0.33
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co., Ltd. stock logo
GNENF
Ganfeng Lithium Group
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Global Lithium Resources Limited stock logo
GL1
Global Lithium Resources
-$4.39M-A$0.020.00N/AN/A-231.44%-3.82%-2.90%N/A
Piedmont Lithium Inc. stock logo
PLL
Piedmont Lithium
-$12.98M-$0.45N/A11.20N/AN/A-4.17%-3.86%3/6/2024 (Estimated)
Albemarle Co. stock logo
ALB
Albemarle
$2.69B$28.205.1211.170.5933.63%36.09%19.26%2/21/2024 (Estimated)
Lithium Americas Corp. stock logo
LAC
Lithium Americas
N/AN/A0.00N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A3/29/2024 (Estimated)
Livent Co. stock logo
LTHM
Livent
$273.50M$1.7910.0411.030.4740.77%25.60%18.40%2/13/2024 (Estimated)
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. stock logo
SQM
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile
$3.91B$10.375.8111.54N/A31.87%57.40%27.21%3/7/2024 (Estimated)
Standard Lithium Ltd. stock logo
SLI
Standard Lithium
-$31.35M-$0.21N/AN/AN/AN/A-30.61%-28.77%2/9/2024 (Estimated)
Alpha Lithium Co. stock logo
APHLF
Alpha Lithium
-$4.86MN/A0.00N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Avalon Advanced Materials Inc. stock logo
AVLNF
Avalon Advanced Materials
-$2.46MN/A0.00N/A-686.96%-0.74%-0.71%N/A
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co., Ltd. stock logo
GNENF
Ganfeng Lithium Group
N/AN/A0.00N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Latest Lithium Stocks Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
11/15/202309/30/2023
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. stock logo
SQM
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile
$2.52$1.68-$0.84$1.68$1.96 billion$1.84 billion    
11/9/2023Q1 2024
Standard Lithium Ltd. stock logo
SLI
Standard Lithium
-$0.01-$0.04-$0.03-$0.04N/AN/A
11/7/2023Q3 2023
Piedmont Lithium Inc. stock logo
PLL
Piedmont Lithium
$1.51$0.88-$0.63$0.57$56.50 million$47.13 million
11/2/2023Q3 2023
Albemarle Co. stock logo
ALB
Albemarle
$3.70$2.74-$0.96$2.91$2.52 billion$2.31 billion      
10/31/2023Q3 2023
Livent Co. stock logo
LTHM
Livent
$0.46$0.44-$0.02$0.46$264.41 million$211.40 million    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Global Lithium Resources Limited stock logo
GL1
Global Lithium Resources
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Piedmont Lithium Inc. stock logo
PLL
Piedmont Lithium
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Albemarle Co. stock logo
ALB
Albemarle
$1.601.11%+2.43%5.67%29 Years
Lithium Americas Corp. stock logo
LAC
Lithium Americas
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Livent Co. stock logo
LTHM
Livent
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. stock logo
SQM
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile
$1.312.18%+82.97%12.63%N/A
Standard Lithium Ltd. stock logo
SLI
Standard Lithium
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Alpha Lithium Co. stock logo
APHLF
Alpha Lithium
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Avalon Advanced Materials Inc. stock logo
AVLNF
Avalon Advanced Materials
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co., Ltd. stock logo
GNENF
Ganfeng Lithium Group
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Latest Lithium Stocks Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
10/23/2023
Albemarle Co. stock logo
ALB
Albemarle
quarterly$0.401.17%12/14/202312/15/20231/2/2024
11/1/2023
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. stock logo
SQM
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile
quarterly$0.609410.3%11/2/20231/1/210011/2/2023
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Global Lithium Resources Limited stock logo
GL1
Global Lithium Resources
0.60
15.43
9.13
Piedmont Lithium Inc. stock logo
PLL
Piedmont Lithium
N/A
2.85
2.85
Albemarle Co. stock logo
ALB
Albemarle
0.34
1.81
0.94
Lithium Americas Corp. stock logo
LAC
Lithium Americas
N/AN/AN/A
Livent Co. stock logo
LTHM
Livent
0.14
3.46
1.99
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. stock logo
SQM
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile
0.47
2.28
1.60
Standard Lithium Ltd. stock logo
SLI
Standard Lithium
N/A
2.62
2.62
Alpha Lithium Co. stock logo
APHLF
Alpha Lithium
N/A
20.52
20.52
Avalon Advanced Materials Inc. stock logo
AVLNF
Avalon Advanced Materials
N/A
0.38
0.38
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co., Ltd. stock logo
GNENF
Ganfeng Lithium Group
N/AN/AN/A

Ownership

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Global Lithium Resources Limited stock logo
GL1
Global Lithium Resources
N/A260.04 millionN/ANot Optionable
Piedmont Lithium Inc. stock logo
PLL
Piedmont Lithium
4019.21 million18.87 millionNot Optionable
Albemarle Co. stock logo
ALB
Albemarle
7,400117.35 million116.91 millionOptionable
Lithium Americas Corp. stock logo
LAC
Lithium Americas
749162.22 million130.10 millionNot Optionable
Livent Co. stock logo
LTHM
Livent
1,350179.73 million177.63 millionNot Optionable
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. stock logo
SQM
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile
6,479285.64 millionN/AOptionable
Standard Lithium Ltd. stock logo
SLI
Standard Lithium
N/A172.75 million166.29 millionNot Optionable
Alpha Lithium Co. stock logo
APHLF
Alpha Lithium
N/A77.64 millionN/ANot Optionable
Avalon Advanced Materials Inc. stock logo
AVLNF
Avalon Advanced Materials
9560.37 million546.93 millionNot Optionable
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co., Ltd. stock logo
GNENF
Ganfeng Lithium Group
10,201N/AN/ANot Optionable

Lithium Stocks Headlines

SourceHeadline
Ganfeng Lithium Group (OTCMKTS:GNENF) Shares Up 2.7%Ganfeng Lithium Group (OTCMKTS:GNENF) Shares Up 2.7%
americanbankingnews.com - December 22 at 2:40 AM
Ganfeng Open to Mexico Venture on Canceled Lithium MineGanfeng Open to Mexico Venture on Canceled Lithium Mine
uk.movies.yahoo.com - November 13 at 12:37 AM
Ganfeng Lithium: Short-Term Pain, Long-Term GainGanfeng Lithium: Short-Term Pain, Long-Term Gain
seekingalpha.com - November 13 at 12:37 AM
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co Ltd 01772Ganfeng Lithium Group Co Ltd 01772
morningstar.com - October 31 at 12:50 AM
China trusts Argentina and acquires 50% of lithium brine project in JujuyChina trusts Argentina and acquires 50% of lithium brine project in Jujuy
en.mercopress.com - October 6 at 12:39 PM
Mexico not able to cancel Ganfeng Lithium concessions, chamber saysMexico not able to cancel Ganfeng Lithium concessions, chamber says
miningweekly.com - September 27 at 4:46 PM
Lithium Africa Resources Corp.: Lithium Africa and Ganfeng Lithium Establish Strategic Exploration PartnershipLithium Africa Resources Corp.: Lithium Africa and Ganfeng Lithium Establish Strategic Exploration Partnership
finanznachrichten.de - September 11 at 3:23 PM
China’s Ganfeng Lithium to Pay USD138 Million for Direct Majority Stake in Mali Mine OwnerChina’s Ganfeng Lithium to Pay USD138 Million for Direct Majority Stake in Mali Mine Owner
yicaiglobal.com - September 7 at 7:28 AM
Ganfeng Lithiums First-Half Profit Falls, Mexico Project Uncertainty WeighsGanfeng Lithium's First-Half Profit Falls, Mexico Project Uncertainty Weighs
marketwatch.com - August 30 at 1:54 AM
Ganfeng Lithium’s Profit Falls, Mexico Project Uncertainty WeighsGanfeng Lithium’s Profit Falls, Mexico Project Uncertainty Weighs
finance.yahoo.com - August 30 at 1:54 AM
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co. - Class H (GNENF) Price Target Increased by 6.05% to 9.80Ganfeng Lithium Group Co. - Class H (GNENF) Price Target Increased by 6.05% to 9.80
msn.com - August 2 at 3:05 PM
Ganfeng Lithium Drops After Saying First Phase of 20 GWh Battery Plant Will Cost USD834 MillionGanfeng Lithium Drops After Saying First Phase of 20 GWh Battery Plant Will Cost USD834 Million
yicaiglobal.com - July 23 at 1:50 PM
9 Top EV Stocks and Battery Companies9 Top EV Stocks and Battery Companies
msn.com - July 19 at 6:05 PM
Chengxin Lithium Group Co. Ltd. AChengxin Lithium Group Co. Ltd. A
wsj.com - June 4 at 12:32 AM
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co. Ltd. AGanfeng Lithium Group Co. Ltd. A
wsj.com - May 30 at 8:40 AM
Ganfeng Lithiums First-Quarter Net Profit Fell 32% on Higher CostsGanfeng Lithium's First-Quarter Net Profit Fell 32% on Higher Costs
marketwatch.com - April 28 at 3:47 PM
Heres what to expect from Ganfeng Lithiums earnings reportHere's what to expect from Ganfeng Lithium's earnings report
markets.businessinsider.com - April 28 at 10:46 AM
Ganfeng Lithium A is about to announce its earnings — heres what Wall Street expectsGanfeng Lithium A is about to announce its earnings — here's what Wall Street expects
markets.businessinsider.com - April 28 at 10:46 AM
Ganfeng Lithium Sets Ambitious Capacity Expansion GoalGanfeng Lithium Sets Ambitious Capacity Expansion Goal
news.metal.com - April 4 at 9:58 AM
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co., Ltd. (GNENY)Ganfeng Lithium Group Co., Ltd. (GNENY)
ca.finance.yahoo.com - March 22 at 5:03 AM
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co Ltd Class AGanfeng Lithium Group Co Ltd Class A
morningstar.com - March 15 at 5:51 PM
Chinas Ganfeng Lithium to Build New Battery Plant With Annual Output Value of USD1 BillionChina's Ganfeng Lithium to Build New Battery Plant With Annual Output Value of USD1 Billion
yicaiglobal.com - February 28 at 8:10 AM
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co. Ltd.Ganfeng Lithium Group Co. Ltd.
wsj.com - February 18 at 1:45 AM
EV Slowdown De-Juices Ganfeng Lithiums Profit PotentialEV Slowdown De-Juices Ganfeng Lithium's Profit Potential
benzinga.com - February 6 at 10:36 AM

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Global Lithium Resources logo

Global Lithium Resources

ASX:GL1
Global Lithium Resources Limited engages in the evaluation, exploration, and development of lithium resources in Australia. The company holds 100% interest in the Marble Bar Lithium project located in the Pilbara, Western Australia. It also holds 100% interest in the exploration and future mining rights to lithium and lithium associated co-mineral rights in the Manna Lithium project located in the Goldfields, Western Australia. Global Lithium Resources Limited was incorporated in 2018 and is headquartered in Perth, Australia.
Piedmont Lithium logo

Piedmont Lithium

NASDAQ:PLL
Piedmont Lithium Inc., a development stage company, engages in the exploration and development of resource projects in the United States. The company primarily holds a 100% interest in the Carolina Lithium Project that include an area of approximately 3,245 acres located within the Carolina Tin-Spodumene Belt situated to the northwest of Charlotte, North Carolina in the United States. It also owns a real property of approximately 5 acres in Bessemer City, North Carolina; and 61-acre property in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. The company was incorporated in 2020 and is headquartered in Belmont, North Carolina.
Albemarle logo

Albemarle

NYSE:ALB
Albemarle Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets engineered specialty chemicals worldwide. It operates through three segments: Lithium, Bromine, and Catalysts. The Lithium segment offers lithium compounds, including lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide, lithium chloride, and lithium specialties and reagents, such as butyllithium and lithium aluminum hydride for use in lithium batteries for consumer electronics and electric vehicles, high performance greases, thermoplastic elastomers for car tires, rubber soles, plastic bottles, catalysts for chemical reactions, organic synthesis processes in the areas of steroid chemistry and vitamins, life sciences, pharmaceutical industry, and other markets. It also provides cesium products for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries; zirconium, barium, and titanium products for pyrotechnical applications that include airbag initiators; technical services for the handling and use of reactive lithium products; and lithium-containing by-products recycling services. The Bromine segment offers bromine and bromine-based products used in fire safety solutions; specialty chemicals, including elemental bromine, alkyl and inorganic bromides, brominated powdered activated carbon, and other bromine fine chemicals for use in chemical synthesis, oil and gas well drilling and completion fluids, mercury control, water purification, beef and poultry processing, and other industrial applications; and other specialty chemicals, such as tertiary amines for surfactants, biocides, disinfectants, and sanitizers. The Catalysts segment provides hydroprocessing, isomerization, and akylation catalysts; fluidized catalytic cracking catalysts and additives; and organometallics and curatives. The company serves the energy storage, petroleum refining, consumer electronics, construction, automotive, lubricants, pharmaceuticals, and crop protection markets. Albemarle Corporation was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Lithium Americas

NYSE:LAC
Lithium Americas Corp. engages in the exploration and development of lithium properties in the United States and Canada. It holds a 100% interest in the Thacker Pass project located in northern Nevada, as well as investments in exploration properties in the United States and Canada. The company was incorporated in 2023 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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Livent

NYSE:LTHM
Livent Corporation manufactures and sells performance lithium compounds primarily used in lithium-based batteries, specialty polymers, and chemical synthesis applications in North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers lithium compounds for use in applications that have specific performance requirements, including battery-grade lithium hydroxide for use in high performance lithium-ion batteries; and butyllithium, which is used in the production of polymers and pharmaceutical products, as well as a range of specialty lithium compounds, including high purity lithium metal, which is used in non-rechargeable batteries and the production of lightweight materials for aerospace applications. It also provides lithium phosphate, pharmaceutical-grade lithium carbonate, high purity lithium chloride, and specialty organics; and lithium carbonate and lithium chloride for use as feedstock in the process of producing performance lithium compounds. The company was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile

NYSE:SQM
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. produces and distributes specialty plant nutrients, iodine derivatives, lithium derivatives, potassium chloride and sulfate, industrial chemicals, and other products and services. The company offers specialty plant nutrients, including potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, sodium potassium nitrate, specialty blends, and other specialty fertilizers. It also provides iodine and its derivatives for use in medical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial applications comprising x-ray contrast media, polarizing films for LCD and LED, antiseptics, biocides and disinfectants, pharmaceutical synthesis, electronics, pigments, and dye components. In addition, the company offers lithium carbonates for various applications that include electrochemical materials for batteries, frits for the ceramic and enamel industries, heat-resistant glass, air conditioning chemicals, continuous casting powder for steel extrusion, primary aluminum smelting process, pharmaceuticals, and lithium derivatives, as well as ingredient in manufacturing of gunpowder. Further, it supplies lithium hydroxide for the lubricating greases industry, as well as cathodes for batteries. Additionally, it offers potassium chloride and potassium sulfate for various crops, including corn, rice, sugar, soybean, and wheat; industrial chemicals, including sodium nitrate, potassium nitrate, potassium chloride, and solar salts; and other fertilizers and blends. The company operates in Chile, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, North America, Asia, and internationally. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
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Standard Lithium

NYSEAMERICAN:SLI
Standard Lithium Ltd. explores for, develops, and processes lithium brine properties in the United States. Its flagship project is the Lanxess project with area of approximately 150,000 acres located in southern Arkansas. The company was formerly known as Patriot Petroleum Corp. and changed its name to Standard Lithium Ltd. in December 2016. Standard Lithium Ltd. was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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Alpha Lithium

OTCMKTS:APHLF
Alpha Lithium Corporation engages in the acquisition and development of lithium brine deposits in North America and Argentina. It holds 100% interests in the Tolillar Salar project comprising total approximately 27,500 hectares located in the province of Salta, Argentina; the Green Energy lithium brine project consisting of mining claims, totaling approximately 4160 acres located in Grand County, Utah; and the Hombre Muerto project covering mining claims totaling 5,072 hectares situated in Argentina. The company was formerly known as Voltaic Minerals Corp. and changed its name to Alpha Lithium Corporation in July 2019. Alpha Lithium Corporation was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. As of November 1, 2023, Alpha Lithium Corporation operates as a subsidiary of TechEnergy Lithium Canada Inc.
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Avalon Advanced Materials

OTCMKTS:AVLNF
Avalon Advanced Materials Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the acquisition, exploration, evaluation, and development of rare metal and mineral properties primarily in Canada. The company focuses on exploring lithium, tantalum, cesium, indium, gallium, germanium, tin, yttrium, and zirconium deposits, as well as rare earth elements. Its flagship project is the 100% owned Separation Rapids Lithium Project consisting of nineteen mineral claims and one mining lease covering an area of approximately 4,414 hectares located in the Paterson Lake Area, Kenora Mining Division, Ontario. The company was formerly known as Avalon Rare Metals Inc. and changed its name to Avalon Advanced Materials Inc. in February 2016. Avalon Advanced Materials Inc. is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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Ganfeng Lithium Group

OTCMKTS:GNENF
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells lithium products in Mainland China, rest of Asia, the European Union, North America, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Lithium Metal and Compound, Lithium Battery, and Lithium Ore Resource and Others. The company has interests in the Mount Marion mine located in Australia; Cauchari-Olaroz project situated in Jujuy Province, Northwest Argentina; Mariana project located in Salta Province, Argentina; Sonora project situated in Mexico; Pilbara Pilgangoora lithium-tantalum project located in Western Australia; Ningdu Heyuan mine situated in Ningdu County, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province; Avalonia project located in Ireland; Qinghai Yiliping lithium salt lake project situated in the Qinghai Province; Goulamina spodumene ore project located in southern Mali, Africa; PPG lithium salt-lake project located in Salta Province, Argentina; and Songshugang tantalum-niobium mine project located in Jiangxi Province. It offers battery-grade lithium hydroxide, battery grade lithium carbonate, cesium and rubidium compounds, lithium chloride, butyl lithium, lithium fluoride, and other lithium compounds; lithium metals in the form of ingots, foils, rods, particles, and alloy powder; polymer lithium battery; and lithium-ion motive power, energy storage, and consumer batteries, as well as copper lithium or lithium aluminum alloy foil. The company also explores for and sells lithium ores; and provides lithium battery recycling solutions. In addition, the company exports lithium products. Its products are used in the manufacture of electric vehicles, portable electronics, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, as well as used by battery cathode materials manufacturers, battery suppliers, and automobile original equipment manufacturers. Ganfeng Lithium Group Co., Ltd. was founded in 2000 and is based in Xinyu, China.

Key Points

  • Lithium is a low-density metal used in many industrial fields, such as rechargeable battery production.
  • You can trade it through public mining companies, ETFs or derivatives like futures contracts.
  • Lithium production is expected to increase, but it's a volatility commodity and its extraction presents environmental concerns.

Interest in electric vehicles continues to rise, and so does the demand for new battery technology. Lithium is one of the essential minerals used in the production of batteries, but it's not a commonly traded commodity like gold or oil. 

Learning how to invest in lithium could be a central investment theme for 2023, and it's a good idea to know how production occurs and where you can use it. In this article, you'll learn how to use lithium in various industries, which companies mine and produce and how to add exposure to this vital mineral to your portfolio (including how to buy lithium stock).

What is Lithium?

While battery production is one of lithium's core uses, it's a versatile mineral in many industries. Lithium belongs to a family of metals known as alkali, which are highly flammable and must be handled and stored with care. On the periodic table, lithium's symbol is "Li," and it has the least density of all elemental metals. 

Lithium has many different uses. Lithium-ion is used in the fabrication of rechargeable batteries, making it a crucial commodity for electric vehicles, mobile phones and all kinds of electronics. Lithium also fabricates ceramic glazes and glass, high-temperature lubricants and chemical polymers. The pharmaceutical industry even uses lithium salts in bipolar and antidepressant medications.

Mining companies must extract and refine lithium from the Earth to produce lithium. Miners can extract lithium from hard rock or a more liquid substance called brine. As you might assume, this process taxes the environment, so ESG funds exclude many lithium mining company stocks. Additionally, critics of lithium mining cite water and land contamination as threats to local ecologies. There are also concerns about recycling dead batteries and the intense consumption of resources required in the mining process.

Lithium mining is centralized in a few global locations, most notably the lithium triangle of Argentina, Chile and Bolivia. In addition, China and Australia also have significant operations on lithium deposits. With lithium demand expected to only increase over the next decade, investors should have opportunities to invest in lithium stocks, not just for the production of the mineral but also improvements to the mining and extraction process.

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How Lithium Prices Work

Lithium trades less often than other commodities like oil, gold or silver. If you're looking for the price of lithium on your brokerage app or investment tracker, you likely won't have much luck. Unlike metals such as gold, there's no universal consensus on a single lithium price. Lithium mined in South America could vary from the lithium spot price published in Asia. Since prices can differ depending on the market, investing directly in lithium can be tricky (and risky).

Investors who want to invest in lithium mining companies' stocks can trade lithium futures in a few different places. For U.S. investors, the CME Group allows the trading of lithium futures contracts. Contracts are based on the spot price of lithium hydroxide monohydrate in North Asia (China, Japan and South Korea). Commodity pricing information provider Fastmarkets Inc. works with the London Metals Exchange (LME) to maintain the spot price as accurately as possible. However, you should still use caution when trading lithium futures.

Ways to Invest in Lithium

So how to invest in lithium? You can add lithium to your portfolios in different ways, whether through stocks, ETFs or derivatives like options and futures. You'll need to decide the best way to manage risk when investing in lithium company stocks or derivatives. ETFs are the safest way to invest in the sector. Only invest in options or futures contracts if you have experience with derivatives.

Stocks

Stocks with lithium exposure spread across a few different market sectors. Indices tracking lithium stocks often contain miners, electronics manufacturers and materials producers. Some of the more notable companies in the lithium mining field include the North Carolina-based Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile SA (NYSE: SQM) and Lithium Americas Corporation (NYSE: LAC)

If you're looking for lithium exposure, you'll have domestic and international options for their portfolios, although data for miners in China can be challenging.

ETFs

If you don't want to pick stocks for your lithium investments, you can purchase a basket of companies through exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Investors have quite a few options for ETF investments, although the holdings tend to overlap, so pay attention to each fund's expense rates. The three largest lithium ETFs by market cap are the Global X Lithium and Battery Tech ETF (NYSEARCA: LIT), the Amplify Lithium and Battery Technology ETF (NYSEARCA: BATT) and the WisdomTree Battery Value Chain and Innovation Fund (BATS: WBAT)

LIT is the largest and most liquid lithium ETF but carries the highest expense rate. ETFs are an ideal investment choice for those seeking lithium industry exposure but don't have the time to research different stocks and monitor them closely.

Futures

Futures contracts are derivatives used to bet on the future price of a commodity, currency, stock or other assets. To trade lithium futures, you'll need access to a futures exchange like CME Group and an understanding of how these derivatives function. Lithium prices are notoriously fickle since a global spot price is difficult to agree on. As a result, futures trading is always risky, even with less volatile commodities like gold or oil. Lithium prices fluctuate wildly, so novice investors likely won't want to dive into futures. 

Options

Options are contracts that derive value from an underlying stock or ETF. When you buy an option, you acquire the right to purchase (or sell) a specific security at a previously agreed-upon price. Call options give investors the right to buy, while put options give them the right to sell. All options have a strike price (i.e., the price at which the contract gains intrinsic value) and an expiration date. 

Options are far more volatile than common stocks since each option entitles the owner to 100 shares should the strike price be reached. But options can be risky investments since contracts expire worthless if the strike price isn't reached. Trading options based on lithium company stocks is speculative — only seasoned traders should tackle it.

How to Add Lithium Stocks to Your Portfolio

Follow this simple guide for crafting your lithium-infused portfolio. Some lithium companies' stocks trade over the counter on the OTC markets, so make sure your broker has these shares available before planning your portfolio construction. 

Step 1: Open and fund your brokerage account.

To build a portfolio of lithium stocks, you'll first need some capital and a broker. Most prominent lithium companies have stocks located on major brokers, but certain international firms trade through American Depository Receipts (ADRs) or on the OTC markets. 

Research your brokerage options and use the platform that best suits your investing goals. For example, if you're looking to speculate through options or futures contracts, you'll likely need a different broker than an investor who wants to invest in common stocks and ETFs. 

Step 2: Research lithium stocks and plan your portfolio.

Once you've established and funded a brokerage account, you'll need to research stock and plan a portfolio. Lithium companies may have a place in a diversified portfolio, but it's a volatile sector, and you want to avoid any specific industry absorbing too much of your capital. 

How you build a portfolio depends on your goals and risk tolerance. For instance, are you looking for investment opportunities in a specific field or product, such as EV charging companies? Do you want a handful of potential winners or broad exposure through an ETF? And what about domestic vs. international companies? Once you've chosen a path, plan a portfolio with securities that can guide you.

Step 3: Carve out some capital and purchase your securities.

An investment plan is a must-have for anyone buying stocks, even if your goal is simple speculation. Select a percentage of your capital and use it to buy your preferred securities, whether you choose stocks, ETFs or derivatives like options and futures. Your investment plan should contain your goals and rules about when to buy and sell. Prudent planning removes the urge to trade impulsively; emotional investing can cause you to lose money. Technical analysis is often helpful when searching for ideal entry and exit points in your stock investments.

Step 4: Track your lithium investments and sell when appropriate. 

Many fortunes have been made by simply sitting back and letting compound interest work, but lithium investments are based on a volatile commodity and require more stringent monitoring. Volatile stocks like lithium companies' stock could crash into your investment parameters quicker than anticipated, so abide by the buy and sell rules developed in your investment plan. Following the procedure will allow you to cut losing stocks quickly or add to your winners.

Lithium Demand is Robust, but Risk Management is Key to Investment

Lithium is one of the world's most coveted metals thanks to its versatility in rechargeable batteries, industrial processes and pharmaceutical development. Plus, with electric vehicle usage on the rise and governments pushing for more renewable energy, lithium should be a popular investment theme well into the next decade. 

But despite the ramp-up in usage and value, lithium remains a volatile and controversial mineral for investments. Lithium mining is a dirty and expensive process, outstripping the environmental hazards of fracking. 

Lithium price volatility can be extreme and different regions may report different spot prices. Investments in lithium producers today could pay off in the future, but investors need to manage risk and expectations, especially in the near term. 

FAQs

Still trying to decide about buying lithium stocks? Here are a few frequently asked questions about lithium investments. Always perform ample due diligence when investing in an unfamiliar field, industry or commodity.

How do I buy lithium shares?

You can buy shares of lithium mining, battery producers or even pharmaceutical firm companies. Investors can also trade lithium futures contracts on exchanges like CME Group or the London Metals Exchange. The type of security you buy should reflect your risk tolerance, research and asset allocation.

Is it worth investing in lithium?

Lithium is a valuable mineral with plenty of practical uses. Investments in lithium mining companies and ETFs could prove profitable, but the price is prone to volatile fluctuations and the extraction process is expensive and time-consuming. Therefore, determine the risk and reward potential of any security influenced by the price of lithium.

What are some tips on investing in lithium?

To invest in lithium, you'll need to evaluate your risk tolerance first. Determine how much volatility you can tolerate and build a portfolio based on these parameters before you buy lithium stock. Next, since it's a volatile commodity, be careful not to devote too much capital to lithium investments. Finally, follow a rules-based buying and selling system, so emotions don't cloud your judgment. 

Dan Schmidt

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