UK’s pursuit to diversify critical mineral sources apart from China
The UK government’s purported effort to diminish reliance on China for crucial minerals essential for green energy technologies like wind turbines and electric vehicles has...
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Hunan Shengrong Technology secures significant funding in angel investment for advanced lithium battery materials
Hunan Shengrong Technology Co., Ltd. has successfully concluded an angel investment round, raising tens of millions of yuan. Cowin Capital, the exclusive investor for this...
Global graphite market shifts gears: Responding to changes in supply chain dynamics
Downstream market players are accelerating efforts to diversify raw material supplies outside of China, prompting the graphite market’s supply chain to adapt to new pricing...
Investments in Zimbabwean processing plants shape global energy transition
China has taken a substantial lead in the global race for lithium, as several major mining companies completed multimillion-dollar processing plant projects for this crucial...
Navigating rare earth realities: Global strategies to break free from China’s monopoly
The article highlights the current global dependence on China for the supply of rare earth elements (REEs), crucial for various high-tech applications and especially relevant...
Zijin Mining’s copper blending facilities: China’s ascendancy in the global market
China’s leading mining company, Zijin Mining Group, is poised to launch its latest copper concentrate blending facilities in Dongfang city, Hainan province, by the end...
Norra Kärr: Paving the way for European independence in rare earth metals
New technologies and expanding electrification mean a growing demand for common and unusual metals such as rare earth metals. Norra Kärr, one of the largest...
Global market dynamics shaped by chinese exports of rare earth metal processing technologies
Changes in China’s economic strategy, which include a ban on the export of certain rare earth metal processing technologies, are leading to new challenges for...
How raw material prices will impact costs in 2024
In this article, we delve into the 2024 market outlook for three key materials used in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) production – paper packaging (and...
China approves $2.4 billion expansion for Julong copper mine, world’s largest copper operation
China has greenlit a CNY17.5 billion (USD2.4 billion) plan to expand the Julong copper mine in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, which will make it the world’s...