• Market forecast for global EV & ESS battery demand
• Outlook for battery chemistry trends over the decade
• Upside and downside risks to battery demand
• What impact would potential EU tariffs have on Chinese EVs in Europe?

• How will China maintain its position as the           predominant force in EV battery supply chain?
• What’s the longer term view for EV battery trends within China, Asia and globally? Which factors will drive raw material demand for both EVs and ESS?
• Where will the new BRM supply/imports come from? How are new Chinese lithium projects progressing?
• What policies and support will there be to develop EV infrastructure and adoption of EV outside tier 1 cities?
• How will changes to legislations outside of China impact EV supply chains?
• Wil be see battery oversupply? Will there be industry consolidation?

• What options are available for managing      volatility and price risk in battery raw materials markets?
• What does a robust price risk management      strategy look like in the battery supply chain, and how can you implement      one?
• What are the routes to market and      practicalities of hedging lithium and cobalt prices?
• How will risk management tools continue to develop      in the battery raw materials markets?

• Lithium Market Outlook in 2024
• How does oversupply affect the markets?
• How will China secure resources as some key producing countries shift away from partnerships with Chinese manufacturers?

• The stainless      steel sector still dominates consumption but batteries sector now      second-largest user of nickel
• How quickly will      the battery sector grow and what are the main drivers of this growth?
• The growth in      consumption by the battery sector is reshaping nickel supply. How is the      supply-side responding? What are the main challenges?

• Oversupply and what this means for prices

• Market share of synthetic and natural grapite – are anode producers changing procurement strategies?
• How will China’s changing graphite strategy impact the international supply chain?
• How is graphite refining capacity changing?

• Scrap battery supply: production waste & End-of-Life
• What level of battery metal supply is expected from recycling? 
• Black mass outlook and trade flows 
• Black mass pricing methodology & forecast 

• Benefits of vertical integration, partnerships and offtake agreements
• Role of second life in the Chinese recycling market 
• Impact of black mass regulations on import/export 
• Battery recycling technology & trends 

• Global battery market demand and supply outlook for 2030
• Battery technology trends 
• Perspectives on main battery materials 
• Implications to value chain players

• How will the IRA shape the current EV supply chains in the US and China?
• How will it influence the industry with regards to the Chinese battery anode and cathode suppliers?
• What are the measures that Chinese companies are taking? Are they planning to move the production abroad to circumvent the regulations? 
• Is South Korea an alternative?

This presentation explores the advancements in direct lithium extraction, a critical process for the global shift towards sustainable energy solutions. As the demand for lithium-ion batteries surges in electric vehicles and renewable energy systems, the need for efficient and environmentally responsible lithium extraction methods has become paramount.

• The Global Lithium Market Landscape: Gain insights into the growing demand for lithium and its central role in the clean energy transition, including electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and consumer electronics.

• Current Lithium Extraction Methods: Understand the limitations and environmental  concerns associated with traditional lithium extraction techniques, such      as brine evaporation and hard rock mining.

• Direct Lithium Extraction Technologies: Explore the latest innovations and breakthrough technologies in direct lithium extraction, such as membrane-based processes, ion-exchange systems, and sorbent materials.

• Environmental   and Economic Benefits: Learn how these emerging technologies not only reduce the environmental footprint of lithium production but also offer      economic advantages, including lower operational costs and increased     lithium recovery rates.

This presentation is designed to inform mineral producers and industry partners about the transformative potential of direct lithium extraction methods, offering a glimpse into a cleaner, more efficient, and sustainable future.