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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 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.
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