Extract Lithium Aug 2025 (LMQ25) Historical Prices from this API

Metals-API emerges as a transformative tool for accessing historical prices and market insights. This blog post delves into the intricacies of extracting historical prices for lithium (LITHIUM) using the Metals-API, exploring its capabilities, features, and the innovative potential it offers to developers.

About Lithium (LITHIUM)

API Description

Metals-API is a powerful JSON API that offers real-time and historical data for various metals, including lithium. With its innovative architecture, the API empowers developers to create next-generation applications that can analyze market data, track price fluctuations, and provide insights into trading strategies. The API's capabilities extend beyond mere data retrieval; it enables developers to integrate advanced analytics and reporting features into their applications.

Key Features and Endpoints

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754730025,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-09",
    "rates": {
        "LITHIUM": 0.000482
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754643625,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-08",
    "rates": {
        "LITHIUM": 0.000485
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Time-Series Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-08-02",
    "end_date": "2025-08-09",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-08-02": {
            "LITHIUM": 0.000485
        },
        "2025-08-04": {
            "LITHIUM": 0.000483
        },
        "2025-08-09": {
            "LITHIUM": 0.000482
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Convert Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "USD",
        "to": "LITHIUM",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1754730025,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-08-02",
    "end_date": "2025-08-09",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "LITHIUM": {
            "start_rate": 0.000485,
            "end_rate": 0.000482,
            "change": -3.0e-6,
            "change_pct": -0.62
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

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

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754730025,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-09",
    "rates": {
        "LITHIUM": {
            "open": 0.000485,
            "high": 0.000487,
            "low": 0.000481,
            "close": 0.000482
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Bid/Ask Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754730025,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-09",
    "rates": {
        "LITHIUM": {
            "bid": 0.000481,
            "ask": 0.000483,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

API Key and Authentication

Performance Considerations

Common Pitfalls and Troubleshooting

Conclusion

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Extract Lithium Aug 2025 (LMQ25) Historical Prices from this API