Jun 14, 2019   SOURCE: BusinessWire

Insights Into the Global Lithium Market 2016-2019 & 2024 - China Continues to Spearhead Growth in the Lithium Market - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The "Insights Into the Global Lithium Market 2016-2019 & 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, China, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024. Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Lithium in Metric Tons by the following End-Use Segments:

  • Glass & Ceramics
  • Air Treatment & Pharmaceuticals
  • Metallurgical Powders
  • Greases
  • Batteries
  • Others

The report profiles 39 companies including many key and niche players such as:

  • Albemarle Corporation (USA)
  • Altura Mining Ltd. (Australia)
  • FMC Lithium (USA)
  • Galaxy Resources Limited (Australia)
  • Jiangxi Ganfeng Lithium Co. Ltd. (China)
  • Lithium Americas Corporation (USA)
  • Millennial Lithium Corp. (Canada)
  • Nemaska Lithium, Inc. (Canada)
  • Neometals Ltd. (Australia)
  • Orocobre Limited (Australia)
  • Pilbara Minerals Ltd. (Australia)
  • Sichuan Tianqi Lithium Industries (China)
  • Sociedad Qumica y Minera de Chile S.A. (Chile)

Key Topics Covered

1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Lithium: Demand Shifts from Traditional Sectors towards High-Growth Battery-based Emerging Applications

China Continues to Spearhead Growth in the Lithium Market

3. AN OVERVIEW OF LITHIUM RESERVES, RESOURCES & PRODUCTION

Worldwide Reserves and Resources of Lithium

Salt Lake Brine Deposits vs Hard Rock Mineral Deposits

Brine Deposits

Major Brine Deposits Worldwide

Hard Rock Spodumene Deposits

Major Spodumene Mines Worldwide

Other Types of Mineral Deposits

Lithium Production Scenario

Pros and Cons of Lithium Production from Brine Deposits

China's Lithium Deals Compel Asian Companies to Secure Stable Supplies from South America

China Makes Aggressive Moves to Acquire Lithium Reserves

Anticipated Capacity Additions to Position Argentina and Chile as Leading Lithium Producers

Lithium Pricing: Rising Demand Leads to a Surge in Lithium Prices

4. A REVIEW OF MAJOR END-USE MARKETS OF LITHIUM

Constantly Evolving Applications of Lithium

Batteries: The Largest End-Use Market for Lithium

Major Applications of Lithium-ion Battery

Investments into Li-Ion Batteries Continues to Increase

EVs Continue to Provide Growth Opportunities for Lithium Market

Sustained Declines in the Cost of Li-ion Battery Drives Growth

Persistent Policy Support for Clean Energy Augurs Well for the Market

Targets Promoting EV Sales in Select Countries

E-Bicycles and E-Tricycles: Potential for Li-ion Batteries Market

New Batteries for Transport Sector to Involve Use of Lithium

Portable Electronics Equipment to Drive Growth in Li-ion Batteries

Mobile Phones and Smartphones: A Power Packed Opportunity for Li-ion batteries

Use of Li-ion Batteries in Laptops and Netbooks Drives Lithium Consumption

Battery Technologies to Transform Future of Renewable Energy

Decentralized Energy Storage: A Game Changing Grid Storage Technology to Fuel Demand for Lithium

Peak Shifting Application Promises High Demand Scenario for Li-ion Batteries

Lithium-ion Solar Batteries Hold an Edge over Lead Acid Batteries for Residential Solar Customers

Primary Lithium Batteries: Sustained Demand from End-Use Markets Bolsters Li Demand

Primary Lithium Batteries Vs Alkaline and Zinc-Carbon Batteries

Comparison of Characteristics of Primary Lithium Batteries

Traditional Markets for Lithium: A Review

Glass and Ceramics

Greases

Casting Powders

Air Treatment

Medical

Polymers

Aluminum Smelting & Aluminum Alloys

Other Applications

Positive Global Economy Buoys Lithium Consumption in Traditional End-Use Markets

5. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Product Definition

Product History

Substitutes

Lithium Products

A Glance at Major Lithium Compounds

End-Uses of Lithium

Batteries

Glass and Ceramics

Greases

Air Treatment & Pharmaceutical

Metallurgical Powders

Other End-Use Markets

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

An Intensely Competitive Marketplace

Lithium Players Focus on Capacity Expansions

6.1 Focus on Select Players

6.2 Recent Industry Activity

Nemaska Lithium and Northvolt Enter into Supply Agreement for Lithium Hydroxide

SoftBank Announces Investment in Nemaska Lithium

Prospect Resources and Sinomine Resources Exploration to Develop Arcadia Lithium Project in Zimbabwe

Desert Lion Energy Inks Transfer Agreements for Acquisition of Lithium Mine Licenses

Toyota Tsusho to Take Over Stake in Orocobre

FMC Revises Operating Agreements in Argentina

Lithium Australia Gains Exploration License in Germany's Lithium Tungsten Region

Bacanora Minerals Wins Exploration Licence for Falkenhain Lithium Deposit in Germany

Bolivian Government Selects ACI Systems for Industrialization of Bolivian Lithium

Albemarle Receives CORFO Approval to Increase Lithium Quota in Chile

POSCO Inks Long-term Agreement for Lithium Supply from Pilbara

Lithium Chile Discovers Brine Target Areas at Atacama and Ollague Lithium Projects

SQM Australia to Acquire 50% Assets of Mount Holland Lithium Project

Voltaic Minerals Terminates Agreement with Lithium Selective Technologies

Nextview to Take Over Lithium X Energy

Iconic Minerals Inks Exclusive Licensing Agreement with St-Georges Platinum and Base Metals

Albemarle Develops Novel Technology to Expand Lithium Production in Chile

SQM and Kidman Resources to Jointly Develop Mt. Holland Lithium Project

Ultra Lithium to Take Over La Borita Brine Lithium Property in Argentina

FMC Makes Payment to Nemaska as Per Lithium Carbonate Supply Deal

AMG Signs Multi-Year Contract for Lithium Concentrate Supply

Savannah Resources Acquires Lithium Prospects in Portugal

SolarWorld to Sell Share in German Lithium Mining Operations to Bacanora to Form JV

7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Lithium Market by End-Use Segment

8. REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

8.1 The United States

A. Market Analysis

Current and Future Analysis

Market Overview

B. Market Analytics

8.2 Canada

Market Analysis

8.3 Japan

A. Market Analysis

Current and Future Analysis

Increasing Li-ion Battery Manufacturing Activity Spurs Demand for Lithium Supplies

B. Market Analytics

8.4 Europe

A. Market Analysis

Current and Future Analysis

Surging Demand for Lithium Revives Interest in European Mines

Funding Support from EC for Scale Up of Lithium Batteries Manufacture in Europe

B. Market Analytics

8.4.1 France

Market Analysis

8.4.2 Germany

A. Market Analysis

Current and Future Analysis

Market Overview

B. Market Analytics

8.4.3 Italy

Market Analysis

8.4.4 The United Kingdom

Market Analysis

8.4.5 Spain

Market Analysis

8.4.6 Russia

Market Analysis

8.4.7 Rest of Europe

A. Market Analysis

Current and Future Analysis

Focus on Select Regional Markets

Czech Republic

Finland

B. Market Analytics

8.5 China

A. Market Analysis

Current and Future Analysis

China - A Major Consumer and Supplier of Lithium

High Growth Potential of Li-ion Battery Industry Augurs Well for Lithium Market

Repurposing of Li-ion Batteries: A New Life for Old Batteries with Useful Capacity

China Makes Aggressive Moves to Acquire Lithium Reserves

China's Lithium Deals Compel Asian Companies to Secure Stable Supplies from South America

B. Market Analytics

8.6 Asia-Pacific (excluding China)

Market Analysis

8.6.1 South Korea

A. Market Analysis

Current and Future Analysis

Market Overview

B. Market Analytics

8.6.2 Rest of Asia-Pacific

A. Market Analysis

Current and Future Analysis

Australia

The Leading Lithium Producer

Australia Benefiting from the China's Escalating Demand for Lithium

India

India's All Electric Vehicles Target by 2030 to Spur Demand for Lithium Used in Li-ion Batteries

Rising Demand for Energy Storage Systems for Renewable Energy Sector

B. Market Analytics

8.7 Middle East & Africa

Market Analysis

8.8 Latin America

A. Market Analysis

Current and Future Analysis

Latin America - A Major Source of Lithium

Focus on Select Regional Markets

Argentina

Bolivia

Chile

B. Market Analytics

9. COMPANY PROFILES

Total Companies Profiled: 39 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 39)

  • The United States (3)
  • Canada (12)
  • Europe (6)
    • France (1)
    • The United Kingdom (2)
    • Rest of Europe (3)
  • Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (16)
  • Latin America (1)
  • Africa (1)

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