Mineral-processing operations
Specify the accepted mineral type, feed characteristics and the evidence needed to assess recoverability.
Lithium sourcing for the battery-material value chain
For processors and sourcing teams, battery-material procurement begins with the feedstock a plant can qualify. Discuss lithium requirements with Europiun at the mineral-supply stage.
Discuss your requirement
Start with the input your operation can process
A concentrator, a chemical converter and a battery-material manufacturer buy different inputs. Tell us where you operate in that sequence so that the sourcing discussion addresses the right product.
Chemical-conversion operations
Provide the accepted concentrate specification and the plant’s requirements for composition and physical condition.
Downstream manufacturing
Identify the refined chemical required. Mineral supply should not be treated as confirmation of battery-grade lithium carbonate or hydroxide availability.
Make qualification part of the purchasing schedule
Bring the technical reviewer, purchaser and receiving team into the same supply discussion.
| Decision | Information to agree |
|---|---|
| Technical evaluation | Define the proposed sample, required analytical work and the person responsible for accepting the material. |
| Commercial evaluation | Establish quantity, packaging, delivery basis and any trial requirement before discussing recurring supply. |
| Order release | Agree what information must be reviewed before the order and loading date are confirmed. |
Relevant products
Explore the material in more detail
Review product-specific assessment criteria before preparing your enquiry.
Explore lithiumDiscuss the requirement behind your next purchase
Share the material specification, quantity, destination and required date.