Cobalt

Benchmark brings clarity to the opaque cobalt market through accurate price data and actionable supply chain intelligence.

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Why do companies use Benchmark's Cobalt Service?

Cobalt is a critical mineral that powers battery manufacturing and new energy supply chains. The volatility and complexity of this market demands robust, transparent and reliable data for decision-making.

We deliver price data, analysis, and forecasting to empower procurement, risk management, and the planning and execution of strategy - supporting industry leaders from mining through to downstream application.

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Accuracy

Our cobalt pricing and market data is sourced directly from the supply chain, ensuring unmatched accuracy for your business decisions.

Insights

Gain a competitive edge with timely cobalt insights and forecasts, empowering your team to make informed, strategic decisions.

Coverage

Access comprehensive cobalt data from every major producing region, giving you a complete view of global market trends and movements.

Trusted

Our expertise is called upon by the highest levels of world governance, such as the US Senate, the UK Parliament and the Canadian House of Commons.

What is included in Benchmark’s Cobalt Service?

Weekly and fortnightly cobalt price assessments

Access a full suite of cobalt price grades capturing contract-relevant benchmarks and transaction data across major regions.

Cobalt market balance analysis

Receive comprehensive analysis, including supply-demand trends, trade flows, and key developments impacting the global battery supply chain.

Bespoke reporting and scenario modelling

Unlock dynamic data in Excel to conduct personalised analysis of costs, capacity and more. Adjustable supply and demand scenarios for tailored outlooks.

Upstream sustainability insights

Evaluate the sustainability performance of cobalt producers worldwide to enable responsible sourcing.

Year-round access to Benchmark's analyst team

Subscribers gain ongoing advisory support from our world-leading analysts to support with bespoke questions and data interpretation.

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Understand the Complete Cobalt Supply Chain

Benchmark’s cobalt supply chain data and expert analysts cut through complexity, helping you understand market dynamics, identify opportunities, and manage risk.

As a specialist in new energy sectors from day one, Benchmark has built fully integrated datasets connecting the full breadth and depth of energy transition supply chains, from mine to grid. Subscribers can rely on our holistic cobalt analysis to be responsive to developments upstream or downstream.

Navigate the supply chain with confidence.

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Want to receive free price indexes for cobalt and other battery raw materials?

Stay ahead of fast-evolving prices with Benchmark Mineral Intelligence’s free Price Spotlight.

Create a free account to access real-time, independent cobalt price indexes direct to your inbox each week, along with several other battery raw materials.

Need a more bespoke approach?

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence delivers bespoke consultancy solutions, empowering your business to address complex commercial decisions including:

  • Acquisitions

  • Divestitures

  • Expansions of operations

  • Company sustainability strategy

  • Life-cycle assessments

  • Expert witness services

Leverage Benchmark's deep industry knowledge to guide tailored project execution to drive your business forward.

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What will I receive with the Cobalt Service?

Subscribers gain access to Benchmark’s comprehensive cobalt prices and supply chain data, covering market balances, price data and sustainability analysis across the global cobalt industry.

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