From Yahoo Finance: 2025-06-17 13:20:00

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE) launches its first futures contracts based on battery materials, expanding into essential minerals within its energy and environmental markets. The move aims to assist clients in managing changing trade flows and geopolitical risks in the critical mineral market, reflecting the company’s response to energy sector complexity.

ICE plans to increase battery material liquidity in addition to its energy derivatives, aligning with the shift to clean energy. This initiative acknowledges the changing dynamics of mineral supply chains and the increasing demand for vital minerals like cobalt and lithium in international commodity trading. The company aims to support clients in controlling their exposure to these changes.



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