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Fastmarkets' toolkit for battery producers in a shifting market
Following the rise in production and adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) globally, the demand for battery materials is soaring. As some supply chains struggle to keep up, market participants are looking for strategic partnerships to create a more secure supply chain. With Fastmarkets forecasts and insights, you’ll get the help you need to:
- Optimize your supply chain by strengthening your purchasing strategy and inventory management by offering access to price changes and material costs
- Plan for the future when the volatility of raw materials prices makes it difficult to secure supplies and ultimately impacts EV profitability
- Reduce price risks in your value chain by gaining visibility over the production of raw materials and the associated costs
- Focus on creating a sustainable battery material supply chain by investing in battery recycling to close the EV supply chain loop
Fastmarkets, a leading price-reporting agency (PRA) and trusted source of cross-commodity market analysis, is proud to announce a collaboration with Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), a leading commodity exchange, to launch a new suite of futures contracts specifically focused on battery raw materials (BRM). The new contracts will address the rapidly growing demand for transparent and efficient […]
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The US aluminium industry is experiencing challenges related to tariffs, which have contributed to higher prices and premiums, raising questions about potential impacts on demand. Alcoa’s CEO has noted that sustained high prices could affect the domestic market. While trade agreements might provide some relief, analysts expect premiums to remain elevated in the near term. However, aluminum demand is projected to grow over the long term, supported by the energy transition and clean energy projects. To meet this demand, the industry will need to increase production, restart idle smelters and address factors such as electricity costs and global competition.
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