This session will explore the accelerating adoption of lithium derivatives, with a particular focus on those listed on CME Group and indexed to Fastmarkets assessments. The speaker will outline the range of available products and share key data that highlights growing volumes and open interest. Real-world use cases will demonstrate how participants across the lithium supply chain—from producers to consumers—are increasingly leveraging these financial tools to manage price volatility and improve risk management strategies. 

• Lithium derivatives are gaining traction, with significant increases in trading volumes and open interest. 
• CME Group provides a broad suite of contracts—covering lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide, and spodumene—designed to meet the needs of various market segments. 
• Hedging strategies are being actively deployed by a wide array of market participants, including producers, intermediaries, and end users.