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Why New Production Sources of Tungsten Are Critical for Increased Global Supply

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in the April report for the Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing Index. This primarily includes dealing with a strained supply chain on critical raw materials, like tungsten, to produce all of those EV-powered automobiles, cranes, trucks and more. New Tungsten Production Will Open the Global Supply Chain.

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Zhejiang Methanol Hydrogen and Element 1 partner to deliver hydrogen generation technology to Greater China

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— to drive methanol-based hydrogen generation technology and commercialize e1NA’s technology throughout Greater China. The JV will work with listed companies across China to develop integrated hydrogen production and fueling stations in Qingdao, Wuhan, Jiaxing, Wuxi and other cities. Element 1 L/M-Series Hydrogen Generator.

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BASF and Heraeus to form JV in China to recover PGMs from spent automotive catalysts

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The new company, named BASF HERAEUS (China) Metal Resource Co., Ltd will be set up in Pinghu, China. The founding of the legal entity is targeted in Q1 2022, following the approval of the relevant authorities. Ensuring a local supply of recycled precious metals for China is an enabler for a sustainable future.

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China is Unhappy with the Inflation Reduction Act and Has Complained to the WTO

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Now, China is expressing its unhappiness with the legislation by raising a dispute with the World Trade Organization. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce claimed the Inflation Reduction Act is “discriminatory” and said it has “seriously distorted” supply chains. At the same time, the U.S. At the same time, the U.S.

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Tesla signs 5-year lithium supply deal with Australia’s Liontown Resources: Report

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Tesla signed a 5-year lithium supply deal with Liontown Resources, which is expected to commence in 2024. Liontown will supply Tesla with Lithium Spodumene Concentrate from the battery metal company’s new AU$473 million ($338M) Kathleen Valley Lithium Project in Western Australia. Liontown is also a partner of LG Energy Solution.

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Tesla China Design Center will reportedly land in Beijing

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Tesla China’s Design Center will reportedly land in the capital of the country, Beijing, according to government documents and The Wall Street Journal. In 2020, Tesla said it would build a Design Center in China that would be responsible for creating “International EVs.” politicians. I’d love to hear from you!

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Agreements reached on trans-Guinean infrastructure in milestone for Simandou iron ore project

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Simandou, the world’s largest known undeveloped supply of high-grade, low-impurity iron ore, will strengthen Rio Tinto’s portfolio by complementing our existing Pilbara and Iron Ore Company of Canada products. Aerial view of Simandou project.

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