Markets

The Markets Community Meeting held on June 10, 2026, focused on various topics including the NAATBatt’s Antitrust Compliance Policy and the pending approval of a marketing widget dashboard. Laolu Adeola presented insights on entering the US battery materials market, emphasizing the challenges posed by China's supply dominance and the need for strategic partnerships to build a local supply chain. He outlined a framework for suppliers to mitigate buyer risks and highlighted the significance of warranty and liability requirements for battery manufacturers, drawing parallels with the automotive industry. Additionally, the meeting addressed a controversy surrounding a startup's claimed breakthrough solid-state battery, which is alleged to be a standard lithium-ion battery instead. Action items included encouraging members to participate in upcoming workshops and conferences, as well as inviting them to present updates or insights in the next meeting scheduled for July 8. The meeting concluded with a call for collaboration and engagement among members to navigate the evolving battery materials landscape.