China: Supply Chain Problems Reloaded?
Sharp rise in Corona cases could bring production and transport to a standstill.
China: Supply Chain Problems Reloaded?
Eric Hendrich
Not Only Lithium: Chile Could Become a Supplier of Rare Earth Metals
Not Only Lithium: Chile Could Become a Supplier of Rare Earth Metals
Toyota and Tesla already express interest
Year in Review 2022
Year in Review 2022
The year 2022 was overshadowed by the war in Ukraine, the end of which is far from in sight. The armed conflict represents a turning point in both politics and the economy and has also had a massive impact on the raw materials sector. Our review of the year shows which other topics moved the industry this year.
Japan Plans to Mine Its Own Rare Earth Deposits From 2024 Onwards
Japan Plans to Mine Its Own Rare Earth Deposits From 2024 Onwards
Nearly ten years ago, rare earth deposits were discovered in Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), which could help the country reduce its dependence on raw material imports from China.
Indonesia Extends Export Ban on Raw Materials
Indonesia Extends Export Ban on Raw Materials
President to push development of own value chains for bauxite, nickel, copper and tin.
Japan Wants to Reduce Dependence on China
Japan Wants to Reduce Dependence on China
Japan has classified eleven technologies and raw materials as "critical materials," including batteries, semiconductors and rare earths.