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Matthew Bird

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London, Nottingham
As seen in: Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, ACS Publications, Cronkite News, Phoenix New Times, Indianz.com, Tucson Sentinel, The Daily Courier (Prescott, AZ), Herald/Review Media, KBFT-FM (Nett Lake, MN), Lucy Talks
Covers:  Batteries, lithium, energy minerals, green technology, hydrogen, green economy, supply chains, science, technology, theatre
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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".

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Pilbara to put Ngungaju into care and maintenance amid spodumene price woes | Benchmark Source

Pilbara to put Ngungaju into care and maintenance amid spodumene price woes | Benchmark Source

In response to the continued low lithium price environment, Pilbara Minerals will place its Ngungaju spodumen…

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New state-owned enterprise strengthens China's recycling position | Benchmark Source

New state-owned enterprise strengthens China's recycling position | Benchmark Source

China has announced the formation of a state-owned recycling enterprise which will have an initial capital of…

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Can novel silicon-carbon anode materials compete with graphite on cost? | Benchmark Source

Can novel silicon-carbon anode materials compete with graphite on cost? | Benchmark Source

Next-generation silicon-carbon anodes promise enhanced energy density compared to their graphite counterparts…

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Can the European Union meet its CRMA goals? | Benchmark Source

Can the European Union meet its CRMA goals? | Benchmark Source

The European Union's Critical Raw Material Act laid out several ambitious goals to improve the resilience of …

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Stellantis targets 2026 for solid-state battery EV using Factorial Energy's technology | Benchmar...

Stellantis targets 2026 for solid-state battery EV using Factorial Energy's technology | Benchmar...

Western automotive giant Stellantis claims it will deliver a demonstration fleet of electric vehicles powered…

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Eramet buys out Tsingshan for full control of its lithium assets in Argentina | Benchmark Source

Eramet buys out Tsingshan for full control of its lithium assets in Argentina | Benchmark Source

Eramet has bought out Tsingshan's 49.9% stake in its lithium operations in Argentina in a deal worth around $…

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Global EV sales reach 2.0 million units in June 2026

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By George Whitcombe, Matthew Bird Verified
| Benchmark Mineral Intelligence
Edited By Matthew Bird Senior Editor - Supply Chains & Data Visualisation Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, specialising in EV and battery supply chain research and insights, reports that 2.0 million electric vehicles were sold globally in June 2026, bringing YTD 2026 EV sales to 9.6 million. In June 2026, EV sales increased by 7% year-on-year (y-o-y) and by 11% month-on-month (m-o-m).
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US considering ban on Chinese inverters

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By Calvin Xu, Matthew Bird Verified
| Benchmark Mineral Intelligence
Reported By Edited By Matthew Bird Senior Editor - Supply Chains & Data Visualisation The US is reportedly considering a ban on Chinese-made inverters, citing security risk concerns similar to those outlined by the European Commission in May. Inverters are a key component of solar installations, converting the DC generated by photovoltaics into AC for the grid.
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Cobalt, copper and controls: DRC Regional Spotlight

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By Benjamin Roche, Bryan Bille, Matthew Bird Verified
| Benchmark Mineral Intelligence
Reported By Benjamin Roche Editor – Energy Transition Supply Chains And Bryan Bille Lead Analyst - Government Policy Edited By Matthew Bird Senior Editor - Supply Chains & Data Visualisation CobaltCopperCritical MineralsRaw MaterialsLithiumGeopolitics The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the world’s leading supplier of mined cobalt, supplying three quarters of 2025 cobalt, and is the second largest supplier of mined copper, supplying 15% in 2025.
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