MetalshubTalks 006
Digital Bidding Events & Price Discovery in the Lithium IndustryDigital Bidding Events & Price Discovery in the Lithium Industry
26 May 2026 | 10:00 CEST, 17:00 AWST
MetalshubTalks 006
About the EpisodeAbout the Episode
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.
About the Speakers

Samir Jaber
Samir is the host of MetalshubTalks and Content Marketing Manager at Metalshub. He has a background in engineering, materials science, nanotechnology, technical writing, and digital marketing. He is the author of a book on B2B storytelling and communication and has written 500+ articles, reports, and scientific papers. Samir has also been featured in numerous industry outlets over the past 5+ years.

Dr Frank Jackel
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.

Grant Donald
Grant Donald is Chief Commercial Officer at Liontown, where he leads global sales, marketing, and commercial strategy for lithium markets. With over 20 years of experience, including senior roles at Rio Tinto, he has structured major offtake agreements and built commercial strategies across global commodities markets.
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