Abstract
Emerging battery technologies and new applications of existing battery types have reinforced the battery industry’s reliance on a wide range of mineral commodities. The USGS collects, analyzes, and disseminates information on the domestic and international supply of and demand for minerals and materials that are essential to battery manufacturers. An analysis of the markets for cadmium, cobalt, lead, lithium, nickel, and rare earth elements is essential to understanding their roles in the battery industry.
The shifting focus of the battery industry, in response to increased demand for battery power, storage, and transportation, is reflected in production, consumption trends, price movements, and the global trade balance for these mineral commodities.
Biographical Information:
Mr. Guberman serves as the mineral commodity specialist for lead, germanium, and thallium for the Minerals Information Team of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). He also serves as a liaison with the International Lead and Zinc Study Group. He has been with the USGS since 2008. Prior to working at the USGS, David worked at the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) as an economist in the Producer Price Index program. At BLS, David was responsible for maintaining several price indexes within the electronic equipment branch including computers, computer storage devices, and semiconductors. He holds a B.A. degree in Economics from the University of Cincinnati.
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