Ying Lu

Based in London, Ying leads market and cost analysis for copper and cobalt at Project Blue. Prior to joining Project Blue, Ying worked as a Principal Analyst at Wood Mackenzie, heading up the cobalt market research and as a Senior Analyst within the Battery and Electric Vehicle Materials Division at Roskill. Ying has also worked as a Metal Trader and a senior supply chain professional across mining and energy industries in Asia.

With over 10 years’ experience in the metals and mining sector, Ying is growing as a subject matter expert in the critical minerals space. Her views on battery raw materials markets are frequently featured in major media outlets and journals. Ying has uniquely translated her experience in the critical minerals space into industry knowledge and business acumen to identify trends in these important markets and provide valuable insights to various stakeholders.