Benchmark modifies price assessment methodologies with regards to publication rights

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence today announced changes to its price assessment methodologies for: lithium, nickel, cobalt, natural graphite, synthetic graphite, black mass, rare earths, anode, cathode, lithium ion battery cells, manganese and electrolyte. The change means that it will reserve the right to temporarily alter publishing dates, for example during UK national holidays, subject to providing the market with 30 days notice via email.

The announcement follows the conclusion of a formal public consultation regarding the publication rights of assessments across all of its price assessment methodologies.

Following this announcement, Benchmark would like to inform subscribers that it will temporarily modify its release schedule to accommodate UK bank holidays over the Christmas and New Year period.

The following Lithium and Cobalt Price Assessments will be affected:

These assessments will instead be published on the following days:

Following these two Price Assessments, Benchmark’s weekly assessment schedule will resume on Wednesdays.

If you wish to speak to our experts about a Price Assessment, or for further questions, please email prices@benchmarkminerals.com.