Elektros flags 2026 lithium deficit risk as demand seen up 14%

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  • Elektros published a 2026 lithium market outlook, flagging tightening supply as electric vehicle adoption accelerates.
  • Battery-grade lithium carbonate was quoted at USD 22,970 per metric ton, up from about USD 17,000 in late 2025.
  • Analysts projected a 2026 lithium carbonate equivalent deficit of 22,000 to 80,000 metric tons, depending on project execution.
  • Global lithium demand was forecast to rise about 14% in 2026, driven by EVs and grid-scale energy storage.
  • Elektros positioned itself as an emerging African lithium producer, citing geopolitical and regulatory uncertainty as risks to new supply timelines.


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