Episode 206: Metals Hub (Dr. Frank Jackel)

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