What We Trade
Energy Transition Metals
Critical minerals for a cleaner energy future
Overview
Enabling the Energy Transition
As the global economy pivots toward electrification and clean energy, demand for critical minerals has surged. NRG Trading is strategically positioned to source and supply lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese and other battery metals that underpin EV manufacturing, grid storage and renewable energy infrastructure.
Products & Instruments
What We Trade Within This Category
Lithium
Lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide for battery cathode material manufacturers and chemical producers.
Cobalt
Refined cobalt metal and cobalt hydroxide precursor.
Nickel
LME-grade nickel, nickel sulphate and intermediate products for the EV battery supply chain.
Manganese
High-purity manganese ore and sulphate for battery and steel applications.
Rare Earth Elements
Neodymium, dysprosium and other REEs critical to magnet and motor production.
Graphite
Natural and synthetic graphite for anode materials in lithium-ion batteries.
Our Approach
Our Role in the Battery Supply Chain
NRG Trading bridges the gap between primary producers in emerging markets and industrial consumers internationally. We take pride in our ability to provide long-term supply security while maintaining the highest ESG standards in our sourcing practices.
- Direct offtake agreements with mining operations
- ESG-aligned sourcing and due diligence
- Quality assurance and third-party assay services
- Financing structures tailored for producers and consumers
- Logistics expertise across landlocked and maritime routes
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Other Commodity Categories
Energy Commodities
Crude oil, refined petroleum products, LPG and natural gas across global markets.
Soft Commodities
Agricultural products and biofuel feedstocks supporting energy diversification.
Ores & Concentrates
Copper, zinc and lead concentrates sourced from mines across multiple continents.
Non-Ferrous Metals
Aluminium, copper and zinc traded in physical and forward markets worldwide.
Recycled Metals
Scrap and secondary metals supporting circular economy supply chains.
Ferrous Metals
Iron ore, steel scrap and pig iron for industrial and construction markets.