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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
EV advocate Quentin Wilson talks myths, market trends and the road ahead
The disconnect between spodumene and lithium salts prices has become a major focus in the global battery raw materials market, as discussed at the 2025 Fastmarkets conference in Shanghai. Factors like new pricing mechanisms, spodumene auctions and shifting supply-demand trends highlight the need for improved risk management tools and price transparency.
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.
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