
Episode 206: Metals Hub (Dr. Frank Jackel)
About this episode
Dr Frank Jackel is the co-founder and Managing Director of Metals Hub (metals-hub.com @metals-hub on X).
Metals Hub is a leading software solutions provider that optimizes procurement processes.
One of the most significant issues facing the lithium industry is lack of clarity on pricing. Metals Hub is part of the solution to that problem.
I have no financial interest in Metals Hub. Nor was I compensated for having them on the podcast.
Topics:
What Metals Hub does
The need for price transparency
Albemarle - the first lithium client
The mechanics of a lithium sales event
Benefits to clients beyond auctions
The trend toward spot pricing
The advantage of being based outside China
Providing a level of trust in the market
When will the lithium market mature?
The future influence of AI
Rapid fire
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