Saturday, 18 October, 2025
EV Supply-Chain Data Firm Benchmark Mineral Cuts Workforce
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, a UK-based firm covering lithium, copper and other EV-critical minerals, has laid off at least 40 employees—about 20% of its 200-person workforce. Departments affected include sustainability and sales. CEO Andrew Miller cited a restructuring to refocus on technology and AI capabilities. The move reflects headwinds from plunging lithium pricing and anaemic EV demand, which are weighing on the firm’s core business.
Read full story at Economic Times