The lithium industry's future hinges on achieving stable incentive pricing that ensures upstream profitability while supporting downstream affordability. This session delves into the delicate balance between enabling industry growth and maintaining market sustainability amidst ongoing challenges like Chinese dominance, price squeezes, and Western supply chain development. 

• What price levels will drive sufficient production growth while maintaining cost efficiency for OEMs and battery manufacturers? 
• Addressing the unsustainable pressures on upstream suppliers and the risks of overreliance on volatile supply chains. 
• Mitigating Boom-and-Bust Risks: Strategies for fostering stable market conditions and avoiding cyclical price spikes and downturns.