Critical Materials Supply Chain

Congo to Resume Cobalt Exports Under Quota System After Months-Long Ban

The Democratic Republic of Congo, the world’s leading cobalt producer, is set to resume cobalt exports next month after a significant hiatus. This decision comes in response to the

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/ 29 Sep 2025

Congo to Resume Cobalt Exports Under Quota System After Months-Long Ban

Defect‐Enriched NiCoMnOx/Attapulgite Catalyst Derived from Spent Lithium Ion Battery for Efficient Toluene Oxidation

The conversion of spent lithium-ion batteries into valuable catalysts represents a critical innovation in addressing environmental challenges posed by volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The NiCoMnOx powder derived from these batteries,

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/ 29 Sep 2025

Defect‐Enriched NiCoMnOx/Attapulgite Catalyst Derived from Spent Lithium Ion Battery for Efficient Toluene Oxidation

Entrepreneurs, Not Government, Will Solve the Pollution Problems — No Tax Increases, No Government Restrictions

The narrative surrounding pollution often casts capitalists as the villains, yet this perspective neglects the significant role entrepreneurs play in driving efficiency and innovation. Over the past century, the profit

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/ 29 Sep 2025

Entrepreneurs, Not Government, Will Solve the Pollution Problems — No Tax Increases, No Government Restrictions

EV Batteries Plant Construction Industry Business Report 2025: Market to Reach $24 Billion by 2030 - Government Incentives and Emission Regulations Accelerate Expansion

The burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) market is poised for significant growth, with the EV batteries plant construction sector projected to reach $24 billion by 2030. This expansion is primarily fueled

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/ 29 Sep 2025

EV Batteries Plant Construction Industry Business Report 2025: Market to Reach $24 Billion by 2030 - Government Incentives and Emission Regulations Accelerate Expansion

Role of commodities in global trade and economy

Commodities are fundamental to global trade and economic stability, serving as the backbone of commerce across various sectors. Defined as basic goods that are interchangeable, commodities encompass energy resources like

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/ 29 Sep 2025

Role of commodities in global trade and economy

China’s multi-purpose export controls raise pressure on Europe to derisk

China's recent expansion of export controls on rare earth elements (REEs) has significant implications for global supply chains, particularly in Europe. These measures, introduced as a response to

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/ 29 Sep 2025

China’s multi-purpose export controls raise pressure on Europe to derisk

Beijing’s rare-earths export licensing system: delays by design?

China's recent export controls on rare earth elements (REEs) have created significant challenges for European importers, who are grappling with an intricate and opaque licensing process. Since the

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/ 29 Sep 2025

Beijing’s rare-earths export licensing system: delays by design?

China’s rare-earths export controls hit EU rearmament – but open a strategic window

China's recent export controls on rare earth elements (REE) pose significant challenges for the European Union, particularly impacting its defense capabilities. The EU's heavy reliance on

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/ 29 Sep 2025

China’s rare-earths export controls hit EU rearmament – but open a strategic window

Lithium-Ion Battery Materials Market Outlook & Growth 2032

The Lithium-Ion Battery Materials Market is poised for significant growth, driven by the increasing demand for energy storage solutions across various sectors, including electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. As

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/ 29 Sep 2025

Lithium-Ion Battery Materials Market Outlook & Growth 2032

Toxic waste could become the next clean energy breakthrough

Transforming bio-tar, traditionally regarded as a hazardous waste, into bio-carbon presents a significant opportunity for advancing clean energy solutions. This innovation addresses a critical challenge within the bioenergy sector: how

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/ 26 Sep 2025

Toxic waste could become the next clean energy breakthrough

Biochar’s secret power could change clean water forever

Biochar's potential to revolutionize water treatment lies in its dual functionality: not only does it capture pollutants, but it also actively destroys them through direct electron transfer. This

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/ 26 Sep 2025

Biochar’s secret power could change clean water forever

Lithium ETF (LIT) Hits New 52-Week High

The Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF (LIT) has recently achieved a significant milestone, reaching a 52-week high and reflecting a remarkable 78.9% increase from its low of

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/ 26 Sep 2025

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