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The complexities and opacity of global supply chains impact all commodity markets. The drive towards a low-carbon, sustainable future is giving rise to a new generation of markets with vastly different supply chains that pose new challenges and opportunities for all market participants.
We’ve seen not only how labor shortages due to the Covid-19 pandemic have affected the global production and distribution of metals and mining as well as forest products, but also how Russia’s war on Ukraine has vastly altered the movement of grains and oilseeds.
For new generation energy markets, recent policy changes and new regulations on the nearshoring of battery materials are adding a new layer of complexity to this supply chain.
If you’re interested in talking to us about how our insights and intelligence can help you create supply chain efficiency and transparency, get in contact today.
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Volume of refined nickel exported by China soared in 2023, official customs data released on Monday January 22 shows, after new entrants in the refining business stepped up their sales efforts in the overseas market
Fastmarkets looks ahead to 2024 and beyond at some key developments for the battery materials market as the clean energy transition faces a challenging global economic and geopolitical backdrop
As the electric vehicle (EV) revolution accelerates, battery makers find themselves at the forefront of a burgeoning industry but an industry not without its challenges
As the demand for battery materials continues to grow, those in procurement are facing a huge challenge: making sure they can get a steady and reliable supply of battery materials
In the ever-expanding world of electric vehicles (EVs), industry players face three key challenges; securing a reliable supply of battery materials, determining the most cost-effective battery chemistry and navigating the impact of current price momentum on profit margins.
South Korea plans to reduce its reliance on countries such as China when it comes to sourcing materials – including critical minerals such as graphite and rare earths – to avoid potential supply chain disruptions.
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