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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
The DRC is set to decide on the future of its cobalt export ban on June 22, potentially extending, modifying or ending the policy. Aimed at boosting local refining and value creation, the ban has left global markets uncertain, with stakeholders calling for clarity as cobalt prices fluctuate and concerns over long-term demand grow.
Read Fastmarkets’ monthly battery raw materials market update for May 2025, focusing on raw materials including lithium, cobalt, nickel, graphite and more
Cobalt Holdings plans to acquire 6,000 tonnes of cobalt. Following their $230M London Stock Exchange listing, this move secures a key cobalt reserve. With the DRC’s export ban affecting prices, the decision reflects shifting industry dynamics
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