Lithium Mining Industry Report 2026: Output is Expected to Grow by a CAGR of 8.2% to 792.8kt by 2035 - Companies, Reserves, Prices, Trade, Market Balance, and Major Battery Manufacturers

Key market opportunities in the global lithium industry include increased production driven by key countries like Argentina and China, significant growth potential with an 8.2% CAGR forecast to 2035, and strategic insights into major battery manufacturer deals and exploration projects.


Dublin, March 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Lithium Mining to 2035" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The reportprovides a comprehensive coverage on the global lithium industry. It provides historical and forecast data on lithium production by country, production by company, reserves by country, world lithium prices, lithium trade, market balance, and major battery manufacturer deals in 2025. The report also includes a demand drivers section providing information on factors that are affecting the global lithium industry. It further profiles major lithium producers, information on the major active, planned and exploration projects by region.

Global lithium production is estimated to have increased to 338.3 thousand tonnes (kt) in 2025, up by 19.7% over 2024, with Zimbabwe, Mali, Argentina, China and Chile, contributing to the growth. Combined output from these countries is expected to increase from 147.7kt in 2024 to 196.6kt in 2025 - a 33.2% increase.

Going forward, global lithium output is anticipated to increase further by 15.0% to 389.1kt in 2026, driven by the expected growth from counties such as Argentina, China, Australia and Mali. Over the forecast period (2026-2035), the output is expected to grow by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2% to 792.8kt by 2035.

Report Scope

  • The report contains an overview of the global lithium mining industry including key demand driving factors affecting the global lithium mining industry. It provides detailed information on reserves, reserves by country, production, production by country, production by company, major operating mines, competitive landscape, major exploration and development projects.

Reasons to Buy

  • To gain an understanding of the global lithium mining industry, relevant driving factors
  • To understand historical and forecast trend on global lithium production
  • To identify key players in the global lithium mining industry
  • To identify major active, exploration and development projects by region

Key Topics Covered:

  • Overview
  • Lithium reserves and resources
  • Lithium production
  • Direct lithium extraction
  • Competitive landscape
  • Lithium price analysis
  • Major active mines
  • Major development projects
  • Major exploration projects
  • Demand and market balance
  • EV policies
  • Appendix

Companies Featured

  • Albemarle Corporation
  • SQM
  • Arcadium Lithium
  • Rio Tinto
  • Pilbara Minerals
  • Mineral Resources Ltd

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