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Black Mass: battery recycling to play a critical role in EVs globally
Black Mass: battery recycling to play a critical role in EVs globally
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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Apr 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Battery production offcuts and end-of-life batteries are collected, dismantled and shredded to produce black mass from which critical materials such as lithium, nickel, cobalt and manganese can be extracted. The recycling of black mass has become increasingly important as a supplement to virgin material supply and to reduce the carbon footprint of the battery supply chain. Platts, part of S&P Commodity Insights, has launched the publication of daily black mass assessments, which will provide greater transparency and understanding of how the market actually operates, especially as there is currently a lack of standardisation and comprehensive coverage in the black mass market. This episode of the Platts Future Energy podcast aims to explore the challenges and opportunities facing the market, unpack these new price assessments, and answer the question of whether black mass has the potential to address the looming supply deficits. Click here to learn more about Platts nine new daily black mass spot price assessments for China and Europe.
Released:
Apr 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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