Keynote and Q&A: ICE Battery Materials Futures

Caspar Rawles, COO - Benchmark; Mike Wittner, Global Head of Oil Market Research, ICE (Intercontinental Exchange)

The session examined the Intercontinental Exchange’s expansion into battery materials futures and its implications for price discovery, risk management, and supply chain planning. The discussion focused on how new lithium and cobalt contracts support hedging needs across the battery industry as market volatility, policy shifts, and geopolitical pressures intensify. Participants highlighted how these tools align with the rapid growth of electric vehicles and the broader energy transition.