Navigating the Battery Metals Landscape

This chapter examines the complexities of the battery metals market, highlighting the contrast between short-term oversupply and long-term supply shortages for critical metals like lithium, nickel, and cobalt. It discusses the geopolitical implications of market changes, particularly the influence of Chinese entities, and emphasizes the need for strategic investments to secure future supply capacities. Additionally, the chapter explores the role of recycling in enhancing the battery metals supply chain and its potential to reduce environmental impact while fostering economic growth.