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Consultancy
Benchmark undertakes individual consultancy projects for corporate clients, governments, industry associations, investors and project development companies on a wide range of commercial and market related issues in the lithium ion value chain.
About our consultancy services
We help major players from mine to grid address complex commercial decisions including acquisitions, divestitures, and expansions of operations.
Benchmark independently collects first-hand price, production and cost data. Leveraging this data, we provide regular analysis on the international trade of minerals and metals, offering a range of information products through subscriptions, reports, events and consultancy services.
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Some of our clients include:
Miners
Refiners
Cell Producers
Governments
Industry Associations
Debt and Equity Investors
Automotive OEMS
Project developers
What do we offer?
Whether a lithium brine or hard rock mine, battery grade chemical operation or lithium ion battery gigafactory plant, Benchmark Minerals’ unique data sets, world class analysis and independent thinking offers you the solution in a variety of ways:
Long-Term Price Forecasts
Feasibility Study
Pure Strategy
Scoping Studies
Bond Issue / IPOs
Sourcing Strategy / Offtake Contract Support
Pre-feasibility Study (PFS)
M&A Support
Expert Witness
Company sustainability strategy
Carbon footprint studies
LCAs
Our methodology
Benchmark’s consulting methodology is focused on insights from the primary data continuously collected throughout the global industry
Primary data
IOSCO assured data for setting reference prices on key battery materials
Deep supply chain relationships
Multiple supply chain leaders are Benchmark clients, and could be asked to contribute relevant details to aid this study
Co-managed problem solving
Combining our deep supply chain expertise with on the ground relevant knowledge to prepare strategies for the future
Experienced team
Team members who have had multiple commercial and technical roles in the battery supply chain industry, and have interacted with senior government officials globally
How do we deliver?
Benchmark’s most senior and relevant analysts will be your consult. Providing workshops, in depth presentations and vast excel databases.
Each engagement includes support for 12-months after the original workshop including quarterly calls with Benchmark Minerals and an in-person follow up after one-year.
As the world’s leading experts, Benchmark is committed to developing long term relationships and a community for the lithium ion to EV supply chain.
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Our knowledge bases
Our continuous contact with the value chain, we have the world’s most extensive, accurate and up-to-date and knowledge bases.
Present and historical market prices for lithium, graphite, cobalt and nickel.
Mine by mine, project by project databases for each of the key battery raw materials.
Cathodes and anode plant database.
Cost Curves for each of the key raw materials and battery cells, updated each quarter.
Global lithium ion battery capacity by plant, chemistry, format and size
Present and historical market prices for lithium, graphite, cobalt and nickel.
Mine by mine, project by project databases for each of the key battery raw materials.
Cathodes and anode plant database.
Cost Curves for each of the key raw materials and battery cells, updated each quarter.
Global lithium ion battery capacity by plant, chemistry, format and size
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Expert witness services
Trusted experts in high-stakes dispute resolution, we deliver authoritative, data-backed analysis and testimony across arbitration, litigation, and complex contractual matters.
Led by globally recognised specialists in the lithium ion battery supply chain, our team provides independent evaluations, expert reports, and strategic insight ensuring clarity, precision, and credibility from pre-dispute consultation through to courtroom or tribunal testimony.
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What types of consultancy services does Benchmark provide?
Benchmark offers comprehensive consultancy services across the entire lithium-ion battery value chain, from mine to grid. Our services include:
Feasibility Studies: Scoping studies, pre-feasibility studies (PFS), and full feasibility studies for lithium brine, hard rock mines, battery-grade chemical operations, and gigafactory plants
M&A Support: Commercial due diligence, valuation analysis, and strategic acquisition/divestiture advisory
Strategic Planning: Long-term price forecasts, sourcing strategies, and offtake contract support
Sustainability Services: Company sustainability strategy, carbon footprint studies, and life cycle assessments (LCAs) compliant with ISO standards
Bond Issues & IPOs: Market analysis and data support for capital raising activities
Expert Witness Services: Independent testimony for arbitration, litigation, and contractual disputes
Our consultancy leverages IOSCO-assured data, first-hand market intelligence, and deep supply chain relationships to deliver actionable insights.