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The United States at risk: the possible impact of a Chinese ban on gallium and germanium
A total ban on the export of gallium and germanium from China could deal a severe blow to the US economy, with estimated losses of up to $3.4 billion, according to a new report by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). This prediction comes against a backdrop of...
Volkswagen facing crisis: crucial wage negotiations to avoid historic strikes in Germany
Volkswagen, the European automotive giant, is at the centre of a difficult phase of wage negotiations that could have a significant impact on its future and the entire German industrial sector. With just ten days to reach an agreement, company and worker...
U.S. aluminum industry: recycling grows while primary production declines
The aluminium industry in the US is facing a significant paradigm shift. According to data from the US Geological Survey, primary aluminium production contracted 9.7 per cent in August 2024 compared to the same month a year earlier, while aluminium recovery from scrap...
South Korea points to the future with C$20 million recycled silicon battery project
South Korea has officially launched a consortium to develop innovative recycled silicon battery materials, a project worth 20 million Canadian dollars (about 14.32 million US dollars). This ambitious programme will focus on using silicon waste from semiconductor and...