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The critical materials used in manufacturing batteries for electric vehicles (EV) and energy storage systems (ESS) play a vital role in our move towards a zero-carbon future.
Fastmarkets’ battery raw materials suite brings together the vital commercial insights, data and analytics that you need to help you make accurate forecasts, manage inventories and price risk, benchmark costs against your peers’ and balance the costs and benefits of sustainability.
Our customers get access to in-depth price data and short- and long-term forecasting and analysis for the following raw materials:
We continue to expand our coverage as the global BRM market and the needs of the consumer evolve.
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Fastmarkets’ battery raw materials products give market participants and investors the transparency and clarity to make critical and strategic business decisions.
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Validate your price, supply and demand forecasts for 1-2 years in the future
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The 2025 executive order on U.S. mineral production is a major step toward strengthening domestic supply chains and national security. By boosting domestic mineral production, it aims to reduce reliance on imports and ensure a secure future for critical industries. This order will shape the future of U.S. mining and its role in global markets.
The United States is taking steps to strengthen its critical mineral supply. This move focuses on boosting domestic production, improving supply chains, and addressing regulatory challenges. These efforts aim to enhance economic growth and reinforce national security.
Smackover Lithium has reengaged with the US Department of Energy (DOE) over the permitting and recently approved grant for its South West Arkansas (SWA) project following the change in the country’s administration, a senior executive at one of the lithium joint venture partners said in a recent interview.
Brazilian Nickel plans to use a technology not typically applied to nickel laterite projects, but which it believes is the answer to boosting supply outside of Indonesia, the chief executive officer of the privately owned UK company has told Fastmarkets.
Cobalt market dynamics are intensifying as the DRC’s export suspension fuels volatility, raises supply chain concerns, and impacts global pricing and investments
Read Fastmarkets’ monthly battery raw materials market update for March 2025, focusing on raw materials including lithium, cobalt, nickel, graphite and more
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February 01-03, 2026 | New Delhi, India Gain early-mover insights into India’s fast-emerging battery market—set to become the world’s 3rd largest player despite its current nascent stage
March 24-26, 2026 | Shanghai, China Backed by Fastmarkets’ independent analysis, it is where the market gains direct visibility into China’s production strategies, policy direction and pricing outlooks. Delegates use this access to anticipate shifts in costs, trade and demand, and to strengthen their position in the global battery supply chain.
April 27-29, 2026 With rising demand for ESS and EVs, fast-growing black mass recycling, and accelerating non-China sourcing strategies, the Conference offers unmatched access to Asia’s fragmented BRM landscape.
June 22-25, 2026 | Las Vegas, USA The energy revolution: Powering tomorrow
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