Independent expert intelligence since 1969
CRU is the organiser of the World Lithium Conference — and has been a trusted authority on the global metals, mining and fertiliser industries for over 50 years. With more than 290 experts across 11+ offices worldwide, including hard-to-reach markets such as China, CRU provides the independent, first-hand knowledge behind some of the industry's most critical decisions. Explore how that expertise can support your business beyond Santiago.
Lithium Market Intelligence
From mines and refineries through to battery manufacturing, CRU delivers independent data, pricing and forecasts across the full lithium supply chain — covering spodumene concentrate, lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide with five-year price outlooks and profiles on 120+ global assets.
Lithium Asset Service
CRU's Lithium Asset Service provides granular, bottom-up intelligence on lithium mines and refineries worldwide. Benchmark costs, assess financial performance and model long-term asset viability — all updated quarterly and accessible via CRU's web-based Asset Platform.
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Battery Industry Intelligence
The battery sector is evolving fast. CRU's battery industry intelligence covers the full value chain — from critical materials such as lithium, nickel and cobalt, through to cell manufacturing, technology trends and energy storage demand — giving you the insight to stay ahead.
Mid-Year Commodity Outlook 2026
Where are commodity markets heading in H2 2026? CRU's mid-year outlook brings together analysis across steel, base metals, battery materials, aluminium and fertilizers — examining how geopolitical disruption and the AI build-out are reshaping supply chains and prices across interconnected markets.