MetalshubTalks 004
Date: 9 April 2026
Time: 12:00 CEST
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:
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.
Content Marketing Manager, Metalshub | Host of MetalshubTalks
Samir is the Content Marketing Manager at Metalshub and the host of MetalshubTalks. He has a background in engineering, materials science, nanotechnology, technical writing, and digital marketing. He has written 500+ articles, reports, and scientific papers, and is featured in many industry outlets.
Co-Founder and Managing Director, Metalshub
Dr. Frank Jackel is Co-Founder and Managing Director of Metalshub, a leading platform provider for raw material trading, enabling digitalisation in the metals and mining industry. Before founding Metalshub, he held senior commercial leadership roles, including Global Head of Marketing and Sales at CMOC and Head of Sales for Ferroalloys at Anglo American, bringing deep industry and market expertise to the platform’s development.
Senior Business Development and Sales Manager, Primobius
Ulf Rademacher is Senior Business Development and Sales Manager at Primobius, where he drives international market expansion and commercial strategy for battery recycling technologies. He brings hands-on experience in scaling industrial projects, structuring complex deals, and delivering measurable business impact across the battery value chain.
