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Matthew Bird

Matthew Bird

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Market Reporter, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence

London, Nottingham

Biography

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". Outside of science, I am an avid theatre-goer.

Final Covers

Green Technology , Supply Chains, Theatre , Hydrogen, Energy , Minerals, Batteries , Lithium, Green Economy , Technology, Science

Doesn’t Cover

Politics), crime, hate speech and actions, sports.

Journalist Type

Seniority Positions

Content

Total articles 17

  • Cronkite News: Arizona governor promises $7 million for NAGPRA work

    By MacKenzie Miller, Mackenzie Miller, Matthew Bird Verified, Justin Patton| Indianz.com@ Indianz.Com > News > Cronkite News: Arizona governor promises $7 million for NAGPRA work ‘Take repatriation seriously’: Hobbs pledges $7M to speed state museum’s work to return ancestors, artifacts to Arizona tribesCronkite News and the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at ASUPHOENIX – The mood at the Arizona State Museum at the University of Arizona in Tucson last Wednesday was shock.

    By MacKenzie Miller, Mackenzie Miller, Matthew Bird Verified, Justin Patton · Indianz.com

    Jan. 30, 2025

  • Katie Hobbs pledges $7M for museum's work of giving back Native remains

    By MacKenzie Miller, Mackenzie Miller, Matthew Bird Verified, Justin Patton| Phoenix New Times Verified The museum’s staff, who facilitate the repatriation of Native American human remains and artifacts to Indigenous tribes, learned that Gov. Katie Hobbs was seeking $7 million to aid their efforts. That mood quickly shifted to excitement. “If that money comes to us … that will allow us to move forward,” said James Watson, the museum’s associate director who oversees repatriation work.

    By MacKenzie Miller, Mackenzie Miller, Matthew Bird Verified, Justin Patton · Phoenix New Times

    Jan. 26, 2025

  • Hobbs pledges $7M to speed state museum's work to return ancestors, artifacts to Arizona tribes

    By MacKenzie Miller, Mackenzie Miller, Matthew Bird Verified, Justin Patton| The Daily Courier (Prescott, AZ) Verified By MACKENZIE MILLER, MATTHEW BIRD AND JUSTIN PATTON, Cronkite News and the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at ASU PHOENIX - The mood at the Arizona State Museum at the University of Arizona in Tucson on Wednesday was shock. The museum's staff, who facilitate the repatriation of Native American human remains and artifacts to indigenous tribes, learned that Gov. Katie Hobbs was seeking $7 million to aid their efforts.

    By MacKenzie Miller, Mackenzie Miller, Matthew Bird Verified, Justin Patton · The Daily Courier (Prescott, AZ)

    Jan. 22, 2025

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Company Info

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence is a London-based Price Reporting Agency and specialist intelligence provider focused on the lithium-ion battery, electric vehicle (EV), and energy storage supply chain. Founded in 2014 by Simon Moores, the company has established itself as a key player in tracking and analyzing critical mineral markets, with reported assets of £11 million as of 2022. The company offers independent price assessments, data analysis, and advisory services to support decision-making in the energy transition. It publishes benchmark prices for lithium, cobalt, graphite, and nickel, which are essential for supply chain contracts and investment decisions. Benchmark also provides consultancy services, including the Lithium Ion Battery Megafactories Assessment, and hosts global conferences to connect industry stakeholders. The company has formed partnerships to develop battery material futures contracts and has acquired Rho Motion to enhance its research capabilities. With a diverse clientele that includes automakers, governments, and investors, Benchmark plays a significant role in shaping the future of the EV and energy storage sectors.

London, England, United Kingdom

'+44 20 3751 0357

Founded: 2014