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Battery Metals and Materials

Since 2004, SFA (Oxford) has pioneered growth opportunities for clients in the lithium, nickel, and cobalt markets.

Platinum Group Metals Market

SFA (Oxford) is a world-renowned authority on PGM insights and has undertaken many complex assignments along the value chain.

Green Hydrogen and Fuel Cells

The future of PGMs is in green hydrogen and fuel cells. Since 2005, SFA (Oxford) has informed global market development.

Latest news and insights

Visit us regularly for all the latest market news for platinum group metals, battery raw materials, and the growing hydrogen economy.

SFA's Cobalt Market Outlook Presentation at 121 Mining Investment

20 November 2023 | Kimberly Berman

Kimberly delves into the global significance of cobalt, emphasising its unique properties and the challenges associated with its extraction, particularly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

What does Heraeus’ new catalyst do for Ir and Ru markets?

15 November 2023 | Dr Jenny Watts

On 14 November, Heraeus and Sibanye-Stillwater launched a new electrocatalyst for green hydrogen production by PEM electrolysis. This ruthenium-based catalyst aims to overcome PEM electrolyser industry scaling-up concerns.

Silver Solar demand could be clouded by recession in the EU

30 October 2023 | SFA (Oxford) & Heraeus

PGM price seasonality

16 October 2023 | SFA (Oxford) & Heraeus

Gold has headwinds but the outlook is bright

2 October 2023 | SFA (Oxford) & Heraeus

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Recent presentations on the PGM and battery metals markets

Discover our leading Battery Metals market reports

Consulting across multiple industries

Working in partnership and complete confidence, SFA (Oxford)’s independent detailed market research and integrity is underpinned by extensive consulting from mine to market to recycler, enabling us to foster relationships with the most significant players across the globe.

The prestigious Oxford lectures

The Battery Metals Lectures

Thursday, 9 May 2024

New York 05:30 (EDT), London 10:30 (BST), Frankfurt 11:30 (CEST), Johannesburg 11:30 (SAST), Moscow 12:30 (MSK), Tokyo 18:30 (JST)

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The Oxford Platinum Lectures

Friday, 10 May 2024

New York 05:30 (EDT), London 10:30 (BST), Frankfurt 11:30 (CEST), Johannesburg 11:30 (SAST), Moscow 12:30 (MSK), Tokyo 18:30 (JST)

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Save the date - Friday 10th May 2024

Far-reaching market outlooks

Providing granular analysis of the PGM, lithium, nickel, and cobalt markets out to 2040.

2040 Lithium Market Outlook

This ground-breaking, forward-looking report analyses the trends and influences on the lithium market and battery technologies out to 2040.

Long-term Nickel Market and Prices Outlook to 2040

This ground-breaking, forward-looking report analyses the trends and influences on the nickel market and battery technologies out to 2040.

Long-term Cobalt Market and Price Outlook to 2040

Released annually, this ground-breaking, forward-looking report analyses the trends and influences on the cobalt market and battery technologies out to 2040.

Unlocking value for clients across industries worldwide

The SFA team is a world-renowned authority on critical metals intelligence, providing in-depth market research and insights for automotive players, OEMs, hydrogen and battery economy stakeholders, industrial and energy users, ESG-conscious investors, as well as coverage of jewellery and investment trends. We track the latest developments and outlook for platinum-group metals, as well as battery metals and materials that are essential for the green energy transition, including electric vehicles, renewable power, and hydrogen technologies.

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