As Europe builds its battery supply chain, price volatility across key materials remains a major challenge ' with markets still lacking the depth, transparency and consistency seen in more established commodities. Understanding how pricing is evolving is critical to managing risk and supporting long-term investment. ' How price movements across lithium, nickel and cobalt reflect shifting supply-demand dynamics ' Where pricing remains fragmented ' and how this impacts decision-making in Europe ' The role of contracts and pricing structures in managing exposure ' How market participants are adapting to limited liquidity and transparency ' What more stable pricing frameworks could mean for procurement and investment across the region