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	LITHIUM

A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Lithium in Metric Tons. The specific end-use segments discussed are Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Misc. Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 28 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as BAL_Co. S.p.a, Bikita Minerals, Chemetall GmbH, Chemetall Foote Corporation, FMC Corporation, FMC Lithium, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile S.A., and Tantalum Mining Corporation of Canada Limited. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

CODE: MCP-2092	PAGES: 203
PRICE: $3950	DATE: April 2008
COMPANIES: 28	MARKET DATA TABLES: 112

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LITHIUM (Complete Report)	Pages : 203	\|	$3950

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

$100

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1

Disclaimers.....I-2

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....I-2

Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-3

Product Definitions and Scope of Study.....I-3

End Use Industries.....I-4

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.....

$2250

1. Industry Outlook.....II-1

$700

Industry Outlook.....II-1

$100

Secondary Lithium-Ion Batteries Gaining Popularity.....II-2

Asian Giants Dominate Lithium-Ion Battery Market.....II-2

$100

Paradigm Shift in Lithium Usage.....II-3

Japanese Supremacy in Li-ion Batteries being Challenged.....II-3

Alternatives to Lithium Batteries.....II-3

Zinc-Silver Batteries - Immediate Threat.....II-3

$100

Hydrogen Fuel Cells - Have They Arrived?.....II-4

Lithium Batteries - Safe for Now.....II-4

Lithium Minerals Market to Remain Steady.....II-4

$100

Lithium Usage Continues to Slide in Aluminum Industry.....II-5

Major Producing Countries.....II-5

Table 1: Worldwide Lithium Market (2005): Production (*) in Thousand Metric Tons by Country � Chile, Australia, China, Russia, Argentina, Canada, Portugal, Zimbabwe, and Brazil (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-5

$300

Table 2: Worldwide Lithium Market (2005): Reserves in Thousand Tons by Country � Chile, China, Brazil, Canada, Australia, USA, and Zimbabwe (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-6

Competitive Landscape.....II-6

$300

2. Current & Future Analysis.....II-7

$100

Analysis by Geographic Region.....II-7

Analysis by End-Use Segment.....II-7

$100

3. Major Markets Worldwide.....II-8

$100

Europe .....II-8

The United States.....II-8

Asia-Pacific.....II-8

$100

4. End-Use Segments � An Overview.....II-9

$400

End-Use Segments � An Overview.....II-9

$300

Lithium Conserves Energy in Glass Molding and Processing Operations.....II-12

Lithium as a Mood Stabilizer.....II-12

$100

5. Product Overview.....II-13

$300

Product Definition.....II-13

Substitutes.....II-13

Product History.....II-13

Product Profile.....II-13

$100

Lithium Mineral Resources.....II-14

Global Lithium Supply.....II-14

$100

Lithium Minerals and Carbonates � A Review.....II-15

$100

6. Research and Development.....II-16

$100

University of Tulsa Scientist Engaged in Development of CreditCard Sized Lithium

Polymer Battery.....II-16

$100

7. Product Introductions/Developments.....II-17

$300

Lithium Technology Corporation Introduces New Line of High Density Lithium

Cells.....II-17

Toyota to Introduce Lithium-Ion-Battery Hybrid Car.....II-17

LithChem to Develop New Lithium Reserve Battery.....II-17

Ryobi(R) to Launch Lithium-Ion Power Tools.....II-17

Cobra Electronics Unveils New Range of Lithium-Ion Two-Way Radios.....II-17

SOCL Launches Hybrid Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery.....II-17

$100

Electro Energy Develops Multi-Cell Prototype Battery.....II-18

Tadiran Introduces High Rate Battery.....II-18

AIST Develops Low Cost Lithium Battery Electrode Material.....II-18

Sanyo Electric Devises Pin Type Lithium Ion Batteries.....II-18

Zap Introduces New Lithium Battery Technology.....II-18

$100

Altair Develops Novel Lithium Ion Battery Electrode Materials.....II-19

Sony Develops Novel Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery.....II-19

Sony Launches Highest Energy Density Lithium Ion Batteries.....II-19

$100

8. Recent Industry Activity.....II-20

$400

E-One Moli to Increase Lithium-Ion Battery Capacity.....II-20

NEC to Merge Operations of Lithium-ion Battery.....II-20

Elion Batteries to Build a New Lithium Battery Plant.....II-20

Nordic Mining Acquires Majority Stake in Keliber Oy.....II-20

GM to Co-Develop Battery Cell with A123Systems.....II-20

Mitsubishi Forms Joint Venture to Co-Produce Lithium-ion Batteries.....II-20

Sanyo to Build a New Lithium-Ion Battery Production Plant.....II-20

$100

Noven Pharmaceuticals Acquires JDS Pharmaceuticals .....II-21

Sony to Start Lithium-ion Battery Production in Singapore.....II-21

Sanyo to Expand Production of Lithium-Ion Batteries.....II-21

Evonik Acquires Stake in Li-Tec.....II-21

JCI-Saft Joint Venture Bags Contract from USABC.....II-21

$100

Exide and LTC in Strategic Alliance.....II-22

Qinghai CITIC Sci-Tech Commences Construction of Lithium Carbonate Project.....II-22

SQM Commences Operations at New Lithium Hydroxide Facility.....II-22

Hybrid Technologies and Volkswagen in Joint Venture.....II-22

Whistler and Movingpeople.net Form Joint Venture.....II-22

$100

Dai-Ichi Kogyo Seiyaku to Form Joint Venture with ENAX andTianjin.....II-23

Saft Bags Contract for Lithium Battery Packs from Cardiac Science.....II-23

Sterling Group to Acquire Micro Express.....II-23

$100

9. Focus on Select Global Players.....II-24

$300

BAL_Co S.p.a (Italy).....II-24

Bikita Minerals (Zimbabwe).....II-24

Chemetall GmbH (Germany).....II-24

Chemetall Foote Corporation (USA).....II-24

$100

FMC Corporation (USA).....II-25

FMC Lithium (USA).....II-25

Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile S.A. (Chile).....II-25

$100

Tantalum Mining Corporation of Canada Limited (Canada).....II-26

$100

10. Global Market Perspective.....II-27

Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lithium by Geographic Region � US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-27

$300

Table 4: World Long-term Projections for Lithium by Geographic Region � US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-28

$300

Table 5: World Historic Review for Lithium by Geographic Region � US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-29

$300

Table 6: World 15-Year Perspective for Lithium by Geographic Region � Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-30

$300

Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lithium in Glass & Ceramic Industry by Geographic Region � US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-31

$300

Table 8: World Long-term Projections for Lithium in Glass & Ceramic Industry by Geographic Region � US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-32

$300

Table 9: World Historic Review for Lithium in Glass & Ceramic Industry by Geographic Region � US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-33

$300

Table 10: World 15-Year Perspective for Lithium in Glass & Ceramic Industry by Geographic Region � Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-34

$300

Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lithium in Aluminum Smeltering Industry by Geographic Region � US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-35

$300

Table 12: World Long-term Projections for Lithium in Aluminum Smeltering Industry by Geographic Region � US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-36

$300

Table 13: World Historic Review for Lithium in Aluminum Smeltering Industry by Geographic Region � US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-37

$300

Table 14: World 15-Year Perspective for Lithium in Aluminum Smeltering Industry by Geographic Region � Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-38

$300

Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lithium in Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals Industry by Geographic Region � US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-39

$300

Table 16: World Long-term Projections for Lithium in Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals Industry by Geographic Region � US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-40

$300

Table 17: World Historic Review for Lithium in Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals Industry by Geographic Region � US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-41

$300

Table 18: World 15-Year Perspective for Lithium in Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals Industry by Geographic Region � Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-42

$300

Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lithium in Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals Industry by Geographic Region � US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-43

$300

Table 20: World Long-term Projections for Lithium in Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals Industry by Geographic Region � US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-44

$300

Table 21: World Historic Review for Lithium in Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals Industry by Geographic Region � US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-45

$300

Table 22: World 15-Year Perspective for Lithium in Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals Industry by Geographic Region � Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-46

$300

Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lithium in Lubricants Industry by Geographic Region � US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-47

$300

Table 24: World Long-term Projections for Lithium in Lubricants Industry by Geographic Region � US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-48

Table 25: World Historic Review for Lithium in Lubricants Industry by Geographic Region � US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-48

$600

Table 26: World 15-Year Perspective for Lithium in Lubricants Industry by Geographic Region � Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-50

$300

Table 27: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lithium in Batteries Industry by Geographic Region � US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-51

$300

Table 28: World Long-term Projections for Lithium in Batteries Industry by Geographic Region � US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-52

$300

Table 29: World Historic Review for Lithium in Batteries Industry by Geographic Region � US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-53

$300

Table 30: World 15-Year Perspective for Lithium in Batteries Industry by Geographic Region � Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-54

$300

Table 31: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lithium in Miscellaneous Applications by Geographic Region � US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-55

$300

Table 32: World Long-term Projections for Lithium in Miscellaneous Applications by Geographic Region � US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-56

$300

Table 33: World Historic Review for Lithium in Miscellaneous Applications by Geographic Region � US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-57

$300

Table 34: World 15-Year Perspective for Lithium in Miscellaneous Applications by Geographic Region � Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-58

$300

III. MARKET

$1950

1. The United States.....III-1

$600

A. Market Analysis.....III-1

Current & Future Analysis.....III-1

Overview.....III-1

Production.....III-1

Exports and Imports.....III-1

Table 35: US Exports & Imports of Lithium for years 2003, 2004 & 2005 (In Metric Tons) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1

$150

Product Launches/Developments.....III-2

$75

Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-3

$75

Select Players.....III-4

Chemetall Foote Corporation.....III-4

FMC Corporation.....III-4

$75

FMC Lithium.....III-5

Lithchem International.....III-5

B. Market Analytics.....III-5

Table 36: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-5

$150

Table 37: US Long-term Projections for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-6

Table 38: US Historic Review for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-6

$150

Table 39: US 15-Year Perspective for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-7

$150

2. Canada.....III-8

$450

A. Market Analysis.....III-8

Current & Future Analysis.....III-8

Product Launch/Development.....III-8

Strategic Corporate Development.....III-8

Select Players.....III-8

Tantalum Mining Corporation of Canada Ltd. (Tanco).....III-8

$75

Avalon Ventures Ltd......III-9

$75

B. Market Analytics.....III-10

Table 40: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-10

Table 41: Canadian Long-term Projections for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-10

$150

Table 42: Canadian Historic Review for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-11

$150

Table 43: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-12

$150

3. Japan.....III-13

$425

A. Market Analysis.....III-13

Current & Future Analysis.....III-13

Japanese Lithium-Ion Battery Industry � An Overview.....III-13

Product Launches/Developments.....III-13

$75

Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-14

$75

B. Market Analytics.....III-15

Table 44: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-15

$150

Table 45: Japanese Long-term Projections for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-16

Table 46: Japanese Historic Review for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-16

$150

Table 47: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-17

$150

4. Europe.....III-18

$575

Market Analysis.....III-18

Current & Future Analysis.....III-18

Analysis by Geographic Region.....III-18

Analysis by End-use Segment.....III-18

$75

Table 48: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lithium by Geographic Region � France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-19

Table 49: European Long-term Projections for Lithium by Geographic Region � France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-19

$150

Table 50: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries,and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-20

Table 51: European Long-term Projections for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-20

$150

Table 52: European Historic Review for Lithium by Geographic Region � France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-21

Table 53: European Historic Review for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-21

$150

Table 54: European 15-Year Perspective for Lithium by Geographic Region � Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-22

$150

Table 55: European 15-Year Perspective for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-23

$150

4a. France.....III-24

$375

A. Market Analysis.....III-24

Current & Future Analysis.....III-24

Strategic Corporate Development.....III-24

$75

B. Market Analytics.....III-25

Table 56: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-25

Table 57: French Long-term Projections for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-25

$150

Table 58: French Historic Review for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-26

$150

Table 59: French 15-Year Perspective for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-27

$150

4b. Germany.....III-28

$375

A. Market Analysis.....III-28

Current & Future Analysis.....III-28

Market Overview.....III-28

Strategic Corporate Development.....III-28

Chemetall GmbH � A Major Player.....III-28

$75

B. Market Analytics.....III-29

Table 60: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-29

Table 61: German Long-term Projections for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-29

$150

Table 62: German Historic Review for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-30

$150

Table 63: German 15-Year Perspective for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-31

$150

4c. Italy.....III-32

$375

A. Market Analysis.....III-32

Current & Future Analysis.....III-32

BAL_Co S.p.a - A Major Player.....III-32

$75

B. Market Analytics.....III-33

Table 64: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-33

Table 65: Italian Long-term Projections for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-33

$150

Table 66: Italian Historic Review for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-34

$150

Table 67: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-35

$150

4d. The United Kingdom.....III-36

$325

Market Analysis.....III-36

Current & Future Analysis.....III-36

Table 68: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-36

$150

Table 69: UK Long-term Projections for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-37

Table 70: UK Historic Review for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-37

$150

Table 71: UK 15-Year Perspective for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-38

$150

4e. Spain.....III-39

$275

Market Analysis.....III-39

Current & Future Analysis.....III-39

Table 72: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-39

$150

Table 73: Spanish Long-term Projections for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-40

Table 74: Spanish Historic Review for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-40

$150

Table 75: Spanish 15-Year Perspective for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-41

$150

4f. Russia.....III-42

$325

Market Analysis.....III-42

Current & Future Analysis.....III-42

Table 76: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-42

$150

Table 77: Russian Long-term Projections for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-43

Table 78: Russian Historic Review for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-43

$150

Table 79: Russian 15-Year Perspective for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-44

$150

4g. Rest of Europe.....III-45

$375

A. Market Analysis.....III-45

Current & Future Analysis.....III-45

Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-45

$75

B. Market Analytics.....III-46

Table 80: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-46

$150

Table 81: Rest of Europe Long-term Projections for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-47

Table 82: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-47

$150

Table 83: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-48

$150

5. Asia-Pacific.....III-49

$425

A. Market Analysis.....III-49

Current & Future Analysis.....III-49

Australia.....III-49

China.....III-49

Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-49

$150

B. Market Analytics.....III-51

Table 84: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-51

$150

Table 85: Asia-Pacific Long-term Projections for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-52

Table 86: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-52

$150

Table 87: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-53

$150

6. The Middle East.....III-54

$325

Market Analysis.....III-54

Current & Future Analysis.....III-54

Table 88: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-54

$150

Table 89: Middle East Long-term Projections for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-55

Table 90: Middle East Historic Review for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-55

$150

Table 91: Middle East 15-Year Perspective for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-56

$150

7. Latin America.....III-57

$600

A. Market Analysis.....III-57

Current & Future Analysis.....III-57

Chile.....III-57

Argentina.....III-57

Strategic Corporate Development.....III-57

$75

Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile SA (Chile) - A Major Player.....III-58

$75

B. Market Analytics.....III-59

Table 92: Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-59

$150

Table 93: Latin American Long-term Projections for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-60

Table 94: Latin America Historic Review for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Metric Tons for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-60

$150

Table 95: Latin American 15-Year Perspective for Lithium by End-Use Segment � Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Glass & Ceramic, Aluminum Smeltering, Synthetic Rubber & Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Manufacturing & Miscellaneous Chemicals, Lubricants, Batteries, and Miscellaneous Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012(includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-61

$150

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

$995

Total Companies Profiled: 28 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 32)
Region/Country                 Players
The United States                 10
Canada                             5
Japan                              2
Europe                             8 
     France                        1
     Germany                       1
     The United Kingdom            2
     Italy                         1
     Spain                         1
     Russia                        2
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)     5
Latin America                      1
Africa                             1

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