Looks like lithium carbonate spot prices in China in October will go above $26k/t. Could it break $30k/t before year end?

The spot price is not the same as the multi-year contract price, but it sure does validate the trend.

https://www.spglobal.com/platts/en/market-insights/latest-news/metals/090921-domestic-chinese-lithium-carbonate-surges-to-premium-over-lithium-hydroxide-again