Access real-time Lithium Aug 2025 (LMQ25) prices using this API

Access Real-Time Lithium Aug 2025 (LMQ25) Prices Using This API

Metals-API, which provides developers with the tools to access real-time Lithium prices and other metal data efficiently.

About Lithium (LITHIUM)

Understanding the Metals-API

Metals-API is a powerful tool designed for developers who need access to real-time and historical metal prices, including Lithium. This API empowers developers to build next-generation applications that can analyze market trends, perform currency conversions, and retrieve historical data with ease. The API's capabilities are extensive, making it an invaluable resource for businesses operating in the metals market.

Key Features and Endpoints

Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint provides real-time exchange rates for all available metals, including Lithium. Developers can easily access the latest prices and integrate them into their applications.
Historical Rates Endpoint: For those needing historical data, this endpoint allows access to rates dating back to 2019. Developers can query the API for historical rates by appending a specific date.
Bid and Ask Endpoint: This feature enables developers to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for metals, providing insights into market dynamics.
Convert Endpoint: The Metals-API includes a currency conversion endpoint, allowing users to convert amounts from one metal to another or to/from USD seamlessly.
Time-Series Endpoint: This endpoint allows querying for daily historical rates between two chosen dates, making it easier to analyze trends over time.
Fluctuation Endpoint: Developers can track how metal prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, providing valuable insights into market volatility.
Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: This endpoint provides detailed OHLC data for a specific time period, essential for traders and analysts.
Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Users can query the API to get the lowest and highest prices for a specific date, which is crucial for market analysis.
Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008, allowing for in-depth analysis of market trends.
API Key: Each user is provided with a unique API key, which is essential for accessing the API's features securely.
API Response: The API delivers exchange rates relative to USD by default, ensuring consistency in data interpretation.
Supported Symbols Endpoint: This endpoint provides a constantly updated list of all available currencies and metals, ensuring developers have access to the latest information.
News Endpoint: Retrieve the latest news articles related to various metals, keeping users informed about market developments.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754294499,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-04",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000482,
        "XAG": 0.03815,
        "XPT": 0.000912,
        "XPD": 0.000744,
        "XCU": 0.294118,
        "XAL": 0.434783,
        "XNI": 0.142857,
        "XZN": 0.344828
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754208099,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-03",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000485,
        "XAG": 0.03825,
        "XPT": 0.000915,
        "XPD": 0.000748
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Time-Series Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-07-28",
    "end_date": "2025-08-04",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-07-28": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-07-30": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-08-04": {
            "XAU": 0.000482,
            "XAG": 0.03815,
            "XPT": 0.000912
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Convert Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "USD",
        "to": "XAU",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1754294499,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-07-28",
    "end_date": "2025-08-04",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "start_rate": 0.000485,
            "end_rate": 0.000482,
            "change": -3.0e-6,
            "change_pct": -0.62
        },
        "XAG": {
            "start_rate": 0.03825,
            "end_rate": 0.03815,
            "change": -0.0001,
            "change_pct": -0.26
        },
        "XPT": {
            "start_rate": 0.000915,
            "end_rate": 0.000912,
            "change": -3.0e-6,
            "change_pct": -0.33
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754294499,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-04",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "open": 0.000485,
            "high": 0.000487,
            "low": 0.000481,
            "close": 0.000482
        },
        "XAG": {
            "open": 0.03825,
            "high": 0.0383,
            "low": 0.0381,
            "close": 0.03815
        },
        "XPT": {
            "open": 0.000915,
            "high": 0.000918,
            "low": 0.00091,
            "close": 0.000912
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Bid/Ask Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754294499,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-04",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "bid": 0.000481,
            "ask": 0.000483,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        },
        "XAG": {
            "bid": 0.0381,
            "ask": 0.0382,
            "spread": 0.0001
        },
        "XPT": {
            "bid": 0.000911,
            "ask": 0.000913,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Conclusion

Metals-API Website, explore the Metals-API Documentation, and check the Metals-API Supported Symbols for a complete list of available metals.

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Access real-time Lithium Aug 2025 (LMQ25) prices using this API