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Understanding supply chain security in the battery materials market

How secure is your battery materials supply chain? Find out below

As the demand for battery materials skyrockets, procurement professionals are facing a pressing challenge: ensuring a stable and reliable supply. In this rapidly evolving landscape, having actionable insights is key. It enables your business to make informed decisions, secure your supply chain and stay ahead in the fiercely competitive battery materials market.

Are you confident in the resilience of your supply chain?

As a procurement professional, you’re well aware of the importance of reliable data and insights, but every team has its blind spots. This is especially true in such a volatile market. Use our checklist to better understand what you could be missing out on in the rapidly evolving battery materials market. Examine key questions including:

  • Do you have visibility over supply and demand forecasts for strategic planning? 
  • Are you informed on the dynamics of battery material prices to leverage short-term opportunities?
  • Are you able to set accurate cost expectations by keeping up with price changes?
  • Are you looking at other alternatives to diversify your battery materials supply?
  • Is your supply protected from price risks?

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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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