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Chinese manufacturers to ramp up production of graphene nanotube dispersions for EV batteries

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A graphene nanotube dispersion, developed by OCSiAl, allows for a substantial increase in key battery parameters and is now experiencing growing interest from Chinese battery manufacturers. In the anode, nanotubes unlock industrial-scale use of silicon, which has more than nine times the energy density of traditionally used graphite.

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Italy exploring partnership with Tesla, Chinese carmakers to bolster domestic auto industry: report

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In a bid to diversify its domestic automotive sector and achieve an annual production target of 1.3 million vehicles, Italy has reportedly initiated discussions with a number of potential partners, such as Tesla and Chinese carmakers. The negotiations were mentioned by Industry Minister Adolfo Urso on Wednesday.

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Benchmark: Chinese cell oversupply putting pressure on Tier 3 producers

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Continued investment in China’s battery production scene is increasingly pushing its market into oversupply, putting strain on Tier 3 producers which are unable to access large global EV markets and are forced to compete in the saturated domestic space, according to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence.

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LCA finds EMN high-purity manganese products have lower carbon footprint than incumbent industry

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Highlights of the results include: The GWP of HPEMM produced at Chvaletice, using 100% renewable power, is 64% lower than the estimated GWP of HPEMM produced by the incumbent industry. The purity of Chvaletice’s HPMSM exceeds the published Chinese specification, as impurities in Chvaletice’s HPMSM process are controlled to a tighter level.

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Evonik invests in Chinese graphene company SuperC

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The Chinese company is a provider of graphene materials that improve the range, robustness, charging speed, and service life of lithium-ion batteries. One focus is on improving battery technology—the company’s products are used in various components of the batteries, making them more powerful, safer, and more environmentally friendly.

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European metals-producing and -using industries and workers warn of catastrophic impact of Chinese magnesium supply shortage

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A cross-industry group of European metals-producing and -using industries and their workers have issued a warning about the potentially catastrophic impact of the Chinese magnesium supply shortage. Magnesium is a key alloying material and widely used in the metals-producing industry. Japan uses 4%.

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Ultra Lithium, Power Metals respond to Government of Canada’s order for Chinese divestment in critical minerals

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The Government of Canada has ordered three Chinese companies to divest from three Canadian critical mineral companies: Power Metals, Lithium Chile, and Ultra Lithium. Power Metals also expressed surprise at “Canada’s stance towards Chinese investment into Canada’s critical minerals industry”. Earlier post.)

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