Battery black mass has emerged as a critical intermediate material in Europe’s battery recycling ecosystem. As recycling capacity expands, volumes of black mass are increasing rapidly. At the same time, the market remains fragmented, with limited transparency around specifications, pricing mechanisms, and counterparty access.

In this MetalshubTalks webinar, we focus on how market participants can navigate the battery black mass market today and what needs to change for the market to mature. The discussion examines:

• Why pricing black mass remains complex
• How quality and yield variability affect negotiations
• Why bilateral trading alone struggles to deliver consistent market signals
• What recyclers, traders, and downstream buyers require to transact more efficiently, from clearer specifications to transparent price discovery.

Drawing on Metalshub’s experience in building digital raw material markets and Primobius’ operational perspective as a battery recycling technology leader, the session combines strategic market insight with real-world execution experience. The conversation highlights how more structured, transparent trading approaches can support liquidity, trust, and scalable growth in the black mass market.

MetalshubTalks host, Samir Jaber, is joined by Dr Frank Jackel, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Metalshub, and Ulf Rademacher, Senior Business Development and Sales Manager at Primobius. Together, they discuss the structural challenges of the battery black mass market and share perspectives from both digital market infrastructure and recycling operations.

Join the conversation and help shape Europe’s battery recycling market.

This session is designed for battery recyclers, traders, battery material buyers, and industry stakeholders seeking a clearer understanding of how the black mass market works today and where it is heading.