Benchmark to increase publishing frequency of all black mass grades to every two weeks and launch EXW Europe grades

Black mass markets in Q3 2025 were largely shaped by China’s lifting of import restrictions on 1 August, which re‑routed trade flows. Outside of China, this has created a two-tier market divided by compliance with Chinese custom’s quality controls. Compliant material commanded high premiums (79%–84%), while producers of non‑compliant batches struggled to clear material, trading […]

Since electric vehicles (EVs) began moving into mass adoption, questions have persisted about what happens to their batteries at the end of life (EoL). Recycling remains the obvious answer, but there is a growing interest exploring the intermediate step of giving used EV batteries a “second life” in stationary energy storage before they head to the […]

The mining industry accounted for ~5% of global carbon emissions last year, with roughly half originating from mining vehicles. Electrifying mine sites offers an opportunity for miners to cut emissions while also reducing costs. With 30%–50% of a mine’s energy costs attributed to diesel, replacing internal combustion fleets can deliver significant savings. “Mining electrification is […]

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence announced today that it has started a formal public consultation on changes to its Rare Earths Price Assessment Methodology. Increased frequency Growing activity in the global rare earth market has led shorter‑term price fluctuations, created greater transparency in spot transactions and increased the availability of verifiable data to support more regular price […]

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence will continue publication of its existing Synthetic Graphite Anode High Energy and Natural Graphite Anode High Energy price assessments, reversing the previously announced specification change which took effect on 15 October 2025. In compliance with IOSCO principles, this followed Benchmark’s public consultation on the proposed change on 8 September 2025. Following additional […]

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence announced today that it has started a formal public consultation on changes to its Black Mass Price Assessment Methodology. Change in frequency of publication Following feedback and discussion with a number of market participants, Benchmark proposes to change the frequency of its Black Mass Price Assessment publication from monthly to alternate Thursdays […]

Throughout June over two million power banks have been recalled worldwide after major cell supplier Amprius had its 3C (China Compulsory Certification) certification suspended by China’s “National Certification and Accreditation Administration”. The reason for the suspension remains undisclosed but the recalls cite risks of fire and burn hazards. With over two million power banks already […]

The US Department of Homeland Security has designated copper and lithium imports from China for “high‑priority” enforcement under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), due to alleged human‑rights abuses in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. The enforcement plan sets sector‑specific requirements for traceability, documentation, and verification to prevent goods linked to forced labour in […]