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Battery Metals and Materials

SFA (Oxford) adds value to clients in the lithium, nickel, cobalt and other critical commodity industries with a strong consulting track record.

Platinum Group Metals Market

SFA (Oxford) is a world-renowned authority on PGM insights and has undertaken many complex assignments along the value chain.

Green Hydrogen and Fuel Cells

The future of PGMs is in green hydrogen and fuel cells. Since 2005, SFA (Oxford) has informed global market development.

Rare Earths, Minor Metals & Minerals

Critical elements powering the global economy, from high-tech electronics to renewable energy technologies, SFA (Oxford)'s insights can support you.
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Stay abreast with SFA’s latest critical mineral market intelligence trends, and advances in the hydrogen economy, essential for the energy transition.

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Joel Lacey

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Sales and Marketing Specialist
BA (Hons)

Joel works in these teams

Platinum Group Metals
Battery Metals and Materials
Sustainability and ESG
Marketing and Finance
Events and Webinars
Website Support
Client Relations

Expertise and career highlights

Joel is SFA (Oxford)’s sales and marketing specialist raising SFA's profile across PGMs, Battery Technologies and Materials, the Green Hydrogen economy and ESG Stewardship.

He plays a critical role in helping new audiences appreciate SFA’s unique range of expertise and experience, tailors our services for their specific needs and establishes new long-lasting relationships. Joel also assists the SFA team in providing our in-person and online events that are held throughout the year.

Joel graduated from Coventry University with a BA in Product Design and completed a graduate scheme in Business Management.

Joel works in these teams

Platinum Group Metals
Battery Metals and Materials
Sustainability and ESG
Marketing and Finance
Events and Webinars
Website Support
Client Relations

News and insights from Joel

The Voice of Reason: Would you buy a used EV?

1 August 2024 | Joel Lacey

Recently, sales of used EVs have surged. SFA's battery metals analysts discuss why this has happened and if they would buy one.

SFA | Battery Raw Materials: Marketing Intelligence and Bespoke Consulting

1 August 2023 | Joel Lacey

SFA (Oxford) has been independently tracking the lithium, nickel and cobalt markets on behalf of our clients since 2004.

SFA (Oxford) | UK HFCA Parliamentary Lobby Day

23 January 2023 | Dr Jenny Watts, Joel Lacey

SFA (Oxford) was present at the UK HFCA Parliamentary Lobby Day, meeting with MPs to discuss recent progress across the UK hydrogen economy.

How can we help you?

SFA (Oxford) provides bespoke, independent intelligence on the strategic metal markets, specifically tailored to your needs. To find out more about what we can offer you, please contact us.