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Whether you’re in procurement, an analyst or working in corporate development in the battery materials supply chain, you need insights, forecasts and price data that you can trust. With Fastmarkets’ battery material insights and forecasts, you can make informed decisions, anticipate changes in this rapidly evolving market and drive your business to success.
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The drive towards electrification and surge in demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has presented a complex set of challenges for the EV industry. You’ll need Fastmarkets forecasts and insights to help you:

  • 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

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EC names critical, strategic raw materials under proposed new act

The European Union’s much-anticipated Critical Raw Materials Act, announced on Thursday March 16 by European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, has set out new lists of the raw materials now formally designated as strategic and critical

March 17, 2023
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By: Claire Patel-Campbell
European nickel uncut cathode and briquette premiums rise but premiums steady elsewhere

Continued tightness of class one supply within Europe and increased buying interest amid falling London Metal Exchange nickel prices and fresh liquidity have prompted an increase in premiums within Europe, while US and Chinese premiums remain steady for now

March 16, 2023
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By: the Fastmarkets team
Volkswagen to set up battery plant in Canada to step up North American strategy

German carmaker Volkswagen has chosen to establish its first North American battery cell plant in Ontario, Canada, due to the growing importance of the region’s e-mobility market share, it said on Monday March 13

March 15, 2023
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By: Dalila Ouerghi
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