Date: 20 May 2026
Time: 15:00 CET

 

Lithium plays a central role in the global battery value chain. As demand for electric vehicles and energy storage continues to expand, the lithium market has grown rapidly in both scale and strategic importance.

Despite this growth, lithium pricing remains difficult to interpret. Transactions are frequently conducted through bilateral negotiations, while product specifications, contract structures, and market access vary widely across producers and buyers. These factors often limit transparency and make reliable price discovery more challenging.

In this MetalshubTalks webinar, we examine how digital bidding events can help address these challenges and support more transparent lithium markets. The discussion will explore:

• Why lithium pricing remains complex despite growing market activity
• How producers approach the commercialisation of lithium products
• The limitations of traditional bilateral sales processes
• How competitive bidding events create clearer market signals and price discovery

Drawing on Metalshub’s experience in digital raw material trading and Liontown’s perspective as a lithium producer, the session will combine market analysis with practical commercial insight. The conversation will highlight how structured digital sales processes can support transparency, competition, and more efficient lithium markets.

MetalshubTalks host Samir Jaber will be joined by Dr Frank Jackel, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Metalshub, and Grant Donald, Chief Commercial Officer at Liontown Resources. Together, they will discuss how lithium producers approach market access, how bidding events improve price discovery, and how digital infrastructure can strengthen transparency across battery raw material markets.

Join the conversation and gain insight into how structured digital trading is shaping the lithium market.

This session is designed for lithium producers, battery manufacturers, traders, procurement teams, and industry stakeholders seeking a clearer understanding of lithium market dynamics and pricing mechanisms.