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Biography

Market Reporter at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence | Chemistry PhD from the University of Nottingham | Academic Portfolio Senior Market Reporter at Benchmark Source, the editorial arm of Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, reporting on the technology and supply chains associated with the transition to a green economy with a particular focus on lithium, recycling, and next-generation battery technologies. My PhD thesis covered "Earth Abundant Electrocatalytic Materials for the Hydrogen Economy". Outside of science, I am an avid theatre-goer.

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Total articles 17

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  Cronkite News: Arizona governor promises $7 million for NAGPRA work

  By MacKenzie Miller, Mackenzie Miller, Matthew Bird Verified, Justin Patton

  Jan. 30, 2025

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  Katie Hobbs pledges $7M for museum's work of giving back Native remains

  By MacKenzie Miller, Mackenzie Miller, Matthew Bird Verified, Justin Patton

  Jan. 26, 2025

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  Hobbs pledges $7M to speed state museum's work to return ancestors, artifacts to Arizona tribes

  By MacKenzie Miller, Mackenzie Miller, Matthew Bird Verified, Justin Patton

  Jan. 22, 2025

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Company Info

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence is a London-based Price Reporting Agency and specialist intelligence provider focused on the lithium-ion battery, electric vehicle (EV), and energy storage supply chain. Founded in 2014 by Simon Moores, the company has established itself as a key player in tracking and analyzing critical mineral markets, with reported assets of £11 million as of 2022. The company offers independent price assessments, data analysis, and advisory services to support decision-making in the energy transition. It publishes benchmark prices for lithium, cobalt, graphite, and nickel, which are essential for supply chain contracts and investment decisions. Benchmark also provides consultancy services, including the Lithium Ion Battery Megafactories Assessment, and hosts global conferences to connect industry stakeholders. The company has formed partnerships to develop battery material futures contracts and has acquired Rho Motion to enhance its research capabilities. With a diverse clientele that includes automakers, governments, and investors, Benchmark plays a significant role in shaping the future of the EV and energy storage sectors.