As the world embraces electrical vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy, lithium has emerged as an indispensable mineral, with global demand expected to surge. In response, we're introducing Spodumene futures (SPM) on October 28.* 

Spodumene futures will serve as a critical price risk management tool, enabling market participants to hedge against fluctuating prices or diversify their portfolios with one of the most vital raw materials in the energy transition. 

*Pending regulatory review

Features and benefits

Hedge input price risk

Manage price risk for spodumene, a key raw material to manufacturing lithium, amid rising global demand.

Gain benchmark exposure

Manage exposure with cash-settled futures based on Fastmarkets’ leading spodumene benchmark.

Enjoy margin efficiency

Trade Spodumene futures alongside Lithium Hydroxide and Lithium Carbonate futures, potentially achieving margin offsets.

Gain flexible execution

Choose your preferred method of trade execution using CME Globex or CME ClearPort.

About the Fastmarkets CIF China Spodumene assessment

By trading Spodumene futures, you'll gain exposure to the lithium market and benefit from the transparency and liquidity of our futures market. The final settlement will be based on the monthly average of all daily price assessments for Spodumene min 6% Li2O, spot price, CIF China, $/ton, as published by Fastmarkets (FM) during the contract month.

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