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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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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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