Lithium
Companies
Key Companies in the Lithium Value Chain
The Lithium industry encompasses at least 7 major companies from junior explorers and mine developers to integrated producers and downstream processors. With annual production of 180,000 tonnes LCE and prices around 13,000-17,000 $/tonne LCE (spodumene), the Lithium market supports a diverse corporate ecosystem.
Annual Production
180,000
tonnes LCE
Market Price
13,000-17,000
$/tonne LCE (spodumene)
Top Producer
Australia
47% share
Companies Tracked
7
Major Producers and Processors
The following companies are key participants in the Lithium supply chain:
Albemarle Corporation
Worlds largest lithium producer; operates Greenbushes mine (WA, with Tianqi), Salar de Atacama brine (Chile), and conversion plants globally
SQM (Sociedad Quimica y Minera)
Major lithium producer from Salar de Atacama brine; also produces potash, iodine, and specialty chemicals
Tianqi Lithium
Major Chinese lithium company; 26% owner of Greenbushes mine (Australia) and operator of Kwinana lithium hydroxide plant
Ganfeng Lithium
Chinas largest lithium company; vertically integrated from mining (Mt Marion, Mariana) through chemicals to battery recycling
Pilbara Minerals
Major Australian spodumene producer operating the Pilgangoora mine; sells concentrate via offtake agreements and BMX digital marketplace
Arcadium Lithium (formerly Livent/Allkem)
Merged entity of Livent and Allkem; operates brine operations in Argentina and hard rock in Australia; acquired by Rio Tinto in 2024
CATL
Worlds largest EV battery manufacturer; single largest global consumer of lithium chemicals
Active Operations and Development Projects
These are the key Lithium operations and development-stage projects associated with the companies above:
Greenbushes Mine
Talison Lithium (Tianqi/Albemarle)
Worlds largest hard rock lithium mine with the highest-grade spodumene deposit globally; expansion to 2.3M tonnes underway
Salar de Atacama
SQM and Albemarle
Worlds highest-grade lithium brine deposit; Chilean government transitioning to new public-private operating model
Thacker Pass
Lithium Americas
Largest known lithium deposit in North America; sedimentary clay deposit in Nevada; received $2.26B DOE loan
Corporate Strategy Trends
Major consumers of Lithium across the lithium-ion batteries for evs and energy storage systems sectors are increasingly focused on securing long-term supply agreements, investing in supply chain traceability, and supporting new production sources to reduce exposure to the 47% concentration in Australia.
More on Lithium
Explore other aspects of the Lithium value chain.
Uses & Applications
Explore uses & applications for Lithium.
Supply Chain
Explore supply chain for Lithium.
Mining & Processing
Explore mining & processing for Lithium.
Refining & Grade Specs
Explore refining & grade specs for Lithium.
Recycling
Explore recycling for Lithium.
Substitutes
Explore substitutes for Lithium.
Return to the Lithium hub page or browse the full Mineral Library.
