Benchmark opens annual public consultation for comment on its market-leading price assessment methodologies

Following the continued evolution of the lithium ion battery supply chain, and as part of its rolling methodology review process, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence announces the opening of the 2026 annual public consultation period, for comment on Benchmark's market-leading price assessment methodologies for lithium, nickel, cobalt, natural graphite, synthetic graphite, anode, cathode, black mass and rare earths.

This annual consultation period allows stakeholders in the lithium ion battery supply chain and all members of the public to directly comment and give feedback on Benchmark's mineral-specific price methodologies, the basis for its market-leading Price Assessments.

You can find the latest updated versions of Benchmark’s methodologies here.

The consultation period will begin immediately from publication of this article, extending for no less than 28 days from commencement.

We ask that you include the following:

Please outline:

a) Full Name

b) Position within your Company

c) Your company