Here’s why the Pilbara (ASX:PLS) share price is edging higher today

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) share price is edging higher following the launch of its digital sales platform.

In late afternoon trade, the lithium miner’s shares are swapping hands for $1.09 apiece, up 1.4%.

What’s pushing the Pilbara share price up today?

In its release, Pilbara advised that it has executed an agreement with GLX Digital to launch a new sales and trading software platform for the Pilgangoora Project.

Known as the ‘Battery Material Exchange’, Pilbara will initially trial the software to sell its unallocated or available spodumene concentrate product.

The Battery Material Exchange will allocate a timeframe…