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New USGS methodology identifies 23 mineral commodities the supply of which poses greatest risk to manufacturing

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Researchers at the US Geological Survey (USGS) and its partners have developed a new methodology to identify which mineral commodities important to US manufacturing are at greatest risk to supply disruption. The methodology evaluated the global supply of and US demand for 52 mineral commodities for the years 2007 to 2016.

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Honeywell partners with Indian manufacturer to increase supply of low-GWP MAC refrigerant HFO-1234yf

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Honeywell has entered into a supply agreement and technology license with an Indian manufacturer to produce Honeywell Solstice yf, an automobile refrigerant with a global warming potential of less than 1. Small-scale production is expected to begin by the end of 2016. refrigerants manufacturing site.

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Gemilang To Deliver 140 Electric School Buses To California Schools

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Gemilang International Limited is planning to deliver 140 fully electric school buses to schools in California this year. The company, based in Johor, has been designing and manufacturing coaches and buses for over 30 years. Chairman […].

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IEA finds CO2 emissions flat for third straight year even as global economy grew in 2016

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Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions were flat for a third straight year in 2016 even as the global economy grew, according to the International Energy Agency. The decline was driven by a surge in shale gas supplies and more attractive renewable power that displaced coal.

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Roskill forecasts demand for neodymium for magnets to result in supply deficit; substitutions by 2021

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In its new rare earths market report with forecasts out to 2026, Roskill, a leader in international metals and minerals research, observes that the permanent magnet and catalyst sectors will continue to provide the largest markets for rare earths in the next ten years to 2026. Lanthanum and cerium prices will be limited by surplus supply.

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Alcoa to supply 3D-printed titanium parts for Airbus aircraft

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Alcoa has entered into an agreement with Airbus to supply 3D-printed titanium fuselage and engine pylon components for Airbus commercial aircraft. Alcoa expects to deliver the first additive manufactured parts to Airbus in mid-2016. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Chinese EV battery manufacturer CATL building plant in Germany; 14 GWh capacity, €240M investment by 2022

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The Chinese EV battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd. European knowledge in battery manufacturing. With an annual supply of 12 GWh in 2017, CATL is number one in the global automotive battery industry. Among CATL’s current customers are: International auto makers: BMW, Daimler, Volkswagen.

Germany 170