SmarterMarkets™ Holiday Special Part 1 | Josh Crumb, Founder & CEO, Abaxx Technologies + Abaxx Exchange Metals Team
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Dec 28, 2024 
In this festive discussion, Josh Crumb, CEO of Abaxx Technologies, shares insights on enhancing market infrastructure for today's commodities. Sacha Lifschitz, a seasoned metals trader, dives into the evolving world of battery metals and gold, highlighting their pivotal role in the energy sector. Meanwhile, Dave Reilly, Chief Economist, discusses innovative trading contracts aimed at improving risk management. They also explore the transformation of nickel markets and the vital importance of centralized logistics in modern trading.
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Early Metals Market Experience
- Josh Crumb's early metals market experience involved a large hedging program during his time at a North American mining company.
- This experience, where he felt the company was taken advantage of, sparked his interest in market infrastructure and risk management.
Lifschitz and Crumb's First Meeting
- Sacha Lifschitz and Josh Crumb first met while negotiating off-take agreements for a nickel and copper mine.
- They reconnected years later, leading to Lifschitz joining the Abaxx team.
Lithium Market Evolution
- The lithium market is transitioning from a primarily physical market to one with more futures and derivatives trading.
- This presents challenges in educating traders about futures but creates opportunities for risk management and market participation.