Thomas Chandler Email & Phone Number

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

I head SFA's lithium supply research and analysis, including frequent evaluation of existing lithium producers, planned upstream projects and potential downstream conversion capacity worldwide. I also regularly review the lithium carbonate and hydroxide supply chains, assess producer and project economics for both brine and hard rock operations, and benchmark assets against the peer group using a wide range of criteria.Selected assignments:- Comprehensive study of the long-term global lithium and lithium hydroxide markets- In-depth business strategy for entry into the lithium market- Due diligence on acquisition targets (e.g. junior lithium companies and greenfield projects)- Deep-dive analysis and independent appraisal of upstream lithium assets- Detailed research and assessment of the global lithium supply chain- Regional reviews of future lithium requirements and supply chain potentialKey skills:- Supply forecasting- Project assessment- Acquisition target identification- Asset due diligence- Peer-group benchmarking- Producer cost analysis- Supply chain evaluation- Project risk analysis

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

I played a key role in SFA's research and analysis in the critical metals markets, primarily covering lithium, cobalt and platinum group metals (PGMs). Responsible for managing the company's regular, multi-client reports plus bespoke assignments, and specifically focused on the research and analysis of lithium, cobalt and PGM use in industrial and automotive applications.

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

I specialised in industrial end-uses for platinum-group metals (PGMs), covering platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium and ruthenium. I was responsible for SFA's research and analysis of PGM use in petroleum and chemical catalysts, glass fabrication, electrical and electronic components, fuel cells and electrolysers, medical devices, dental alloys and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

I worked on a number of strategic consultancy projects reviewing shaft and project production plans and the associated mining risks for major PGM-producing companies, as well as market research and analysis for precious, base and other metals, and industrial minerals.

Master'S Degree, Geology/Earth Science, General

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