UPDATE: China’s demand for raw materials on the rise
China is raising its production quota for rare earths in response to rising domestic demand.
UPDATE: China’s demand for raw materials on the rise
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Rare Earths: More Sustainable Through Blockchain
Rare Earths: More Sustainable Through Blockchain
A new blockchain-based system aims to assess the sustainability of rare earths. It is financed with EU funds.
Chip Law Aims to Secure Europe’s Digital Sovereignty
Chip Law Aims to Secure Europe’s Digital Sovereignty
The European Commission on Tuesday proposed a whole package of measures to strengthen the semiconductor industry in Europe. The shortage of the components that now control countless functions in electrical devices and vehicles has left many industries facing supply bottlenecks in recent years, some of which continue to this day.
Dera: Potential Scarcity of Iridium and Scandium
Dera: Potential Scarcity of Iridium and Scandium
Sustainable hydrogen production leading to increased demand for critical raw materials. The German Raw Materials Agency DERA sees supply risks above all for iridium and scandium.
Production of Rare Earths Increased Significantly in 2021
Production of Rare Earths Increased Significantly in 2021
China remains most important producing country, USA catches up.
755 Billion Invested Worldwide in Energy Transition
755 Billion Invested Worldwide in Energy Transition
Expenses in e-mobility and renewable energies reach record level despite rising raw material prices.