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And this will keep the lithium prices higher for longer. How many thousand ton's will this take out of circulation at the same time supply is already struggling to meet demand?

If there is stockpile management, it potenially reduces the amount that lithium prices swing around. Stockpiles can be increased in periods of higher supply when increased demand hasn't yet caught up. Once built up, part can be released to take the top off any spike in prices. A more stable Spod price would be good for the industry as it provides more confidence in what exactly the long-term price might look like.