China's dominance in critical minerals for clean technologies is posing challenges for the US and Europe, prompting strategic initiatives to secure alternative supplies and reduce dependence.
China's new restrictions on graphite exports are raising concerns for Western electric vehicle (EV) battery component manufacturers and could change market dynamics for synthetic and natural graphite demand.
Australian nickel companies like Andrew Forrest’s Wyloo Metals and Chalice Mining, are worried that US subsidies for Indonesian rivals under the Inflation Reduction Act could hurt their businesses.
