Ex-China manufacturers of synthetic graphite electrodes for steel are moving away into battery anodes, galvanised by prospects of high lithium ion demand growth. “The shift is driven by the anticipated significant surge in demand for battery anode materials outside of China, with electrode end-use demand projected to grow at a relatively steadier rate year on-year,” […]
> 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 […]
> Saudi Arabia has struck a $3.5 billion deal with Brazilian miner Vale for 10% of its copper and nickel base metals division, marking the oil power’s first entry into battery metals mining. The binding agreement involves Manara Minerals, a joint venture between the Saudi Arabian state mining company Ma’aden and the Saudi government’s sovereign wealth […]
> Benchmark hosted its inaugural Giga Africa event in Marrakesh, Morocco in September, featuring delegates from across the battery supply chain. Over the many conversations and discussions held about Africa’s place in the global battery supply chain, several key themes emerged: Explore these topics in the words of Giga Africa’s expert speakers and panellists.
> Lithium chemical prices spiked in China on Monday following a bullish speech by the chairman of Ganfeng – the world’s third-largest lithium producer – in which it was suggested that lithium demand growth could reach 30% in 2026. In a keynote speech on 16 November at the 10th International Summit on Power Battery Application in […]
> South Korean steel and chemicals giant POSCO has taken a 30% stake in Australia’s Mineral Resources’ (MinRes) 50% stakes in the Mt Marion and Wodgina mines for US$765 million. Structured as a joint venture, the deal would see MinRes and POSCO hold an overall 35% and 15% of the operations, as well as corresponding rights […]
> Following the conclusion of a formal public consultation, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence is modifying the specification of its high energy anode material grades to include a minimum charging rate, relevant for EV applications. This modification to the methodology for two of the existing grades in the Benchmark Anode Price Assessment begins from 15 October 2025. Two […]
> Group14 Technologies has raised $463m in a Series D funding round to accelerate its silicon anode material (AAM) capacity pipeline. The round was led by South Korean battery major SK, with participation from ATL, Lightrock, Microsoft, Porsche, and OMERS. Under the same announcement, Group14 has also acquired full ownership of its joint venture (JV) with […]
> Benchmark Mineral Intelligence today announced the commercial launch of its new 314Ah lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cell price for energy storage applications. The announcement comes as global LFP battery cell prices show signs of recovery, following a marked rebound in lithium carbonate costs and tightening supply conditions across the battery materials market. Benchmark’s Head of […]