Lithium ore is an element valuable for the production of glass, aluminum products, and batteries.
It is mined from ores of petalite (LiAl(Si2O5), lepidolite K(Li,Al) (Al,Si,Rb)4O10(F,OH), and spodumene LiAl(SiO3)2 and also subsurface brines. Nigeria is one of the world's largest producers of lithium.
With our large solid mineral storage facility in Lagos Nigeria we can supply 500-1000 metric ton of this product per month to China.
Color: Varies from white, gray, greenish, yellowish, or pinkish, depending on the ore type.
Luster: Vitreous to pearly.
Transparency: Opaque to translucent.
Density & Specific Gravity:
Spodumene: Perfect cleavage in two directions
Lepidolite: Perfect basal cleavage
Petalite: Perfect cleavage in one direction
Amblygonite: Good cleavage in one direction
Tenacity:
White or colorless for most lithium ores.
Magnetism & Conductivity:
Non-magnetic.
Poor electrical and thermal conductor.
Reactivity:
Lithium ores are stable under normal conditions but react with strong acids to release lithium ions.
Additional Notes:
Spodumene is the most commercially important lithium ore due to its high lithium content (~5-8% LiO).
Lepidolite is a significant source of lithium but contains a lower lithium concentration (~3-5% LiO).
Petalite is valued for its low iron content, making it useful for ceramic and glass applications.
Amblygonite has lower economic significance but contains both lithium and phosphorus.
Commodity: Lithium Ore Concentrate (Spodumene)
Origin: Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
Quantity: 30000mt x 24 months with rolls and extensions. The monthly qty may be increased after successful trades.
Timing: Trial lot (1 shipment) expected to take place within 30 days from SPA.
Price: Shanghai Metals Index Average x Li20% x 80%
Payment: MT103 after delivery port inspectionand Q&Q
Natural Radiance Earth Limited as a company that have the technical know-how as well as the cutting edge in mining/exploration of industrial minerals such as Spodumene Pegmatite Lithium Ore,
We have the capacity to supply between 10, 000 and 100,000 Metric Tons monthly of Lithium Ore industrial minerals. For ease of doing business, we are open to FOB (Freight on board) method of shipment. We have a staff strength who are highly professionals, skillful in the field of mining and exploration and are GIA satisfied.
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