Fastmarkets explores the logistical challenges facing South African ore exports, from the perspective of chrome and manganese markets

New electric vehicle (EV) battery plant announcements have exploded in the United States, however critical supply chain questions remain unsolved

Competition to establish market share in the battery-grade manganese sulfate market in China is heating up, with expected growth in the electric vehicle (EV) market driving new participants into the sector so far in 2022

Watch this video with Emily Hersh, CEO of Luna Lithium, as she explains how the domestic lithium battery supply is currently developing in the US and how it will help to improve domestic lithium supply

Martin Steinbild, managing director for Steinbild Consulting, shares his insights into the challenges to closing the loop in lithium-ion battery recycling, as well as the strategic aspects to this industry that market participants should be aware of.

Martin Steinbild, managing director for Steinbild Consulting will be moderating a panel on EV battery recycling at this year’s European Battery Raw Materials Conference 2022. Here, he shares the top three benefits to lithium-ion battery recycling for the industry.

Watch this video interview with Amanda Hall, the CEO of Summit Nanotech, as she discusses why there is such a focus on direct lithium extraction and the benefits of the process

Watch this video interview with David Klanecky, CEO of Cirba Solutions, to learn more about the innovations we're seeing in the battery recycling industry and how these could address the lithium supply shortage

Hear from Corinne Blanchard, an equity research analyst at Deutsche Bank, as she shares her views on supply-demand dynamics and the top three topics being discussed in the lithium industry at the moment

With the volatility of the battery raw materials market, commodity hedging investments can help to mitigate potential losses