Strategic Insights for 2026: Price Trends, Market Balance and Policy Updates

From lithium price swings and DRC cobalt constraints, to the impact of China’s border reopening on black mass payables, 2025 saw shifts across the global supply chain.

As a new year begins, questions remain around key raw material market dynamics in 2026, including new African hard-rock supply, Indonesian licensing changes, and evolving recycling economics

Join Benchmark's webinar as our analysts reflect on 2025, and analyse what’s ahead for 2026. Coverage will include:

• Market summaries and price analysis across lithium, cobalt, nickel, rare earths, graphite, cathode, anode and black mass
• The pivotal role of geopolitics in shaping price movements and market behaviour across the critical minerals supply chain
• Key factors set to influence these strategic markets through 2026