Topic: chinese dominance

Australia Poised to Become World's Second-Largest Rare Earth Supplier

October 13, 2025

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Australia Poised to Become World's Second-Largest Rare Earth Supplier

Australia is poised to become the world's second-largest rare earth supplier, capitalizing on growing demand for these elements in renewable energy and technology sectors, with projections to meet 15-20% of global neodymium and praseodymium demand outside China. China currently dominates the rare...

UniverCell Secures €30M to Expand Lithium-Ion Battery Production

UniverCell has secured €30 million in Series B funding to scale its specialized lithium-ion battery production in Germany, focusing on high-performance applications rather than competing in the mass EV market. The company targets niche sectors like satellites and medical devices, using a propriet...

Trump's 'Buy American' EV Charger Rule Could Slow Expansion

A new federal rule requiring 100% U.S.-made components for EV chargers to qualify for funding threatens to significantly delay the nationwide expansion of charging infrastructure. Industry and environmental groups argue the policy is unworkable, as the global supply chain for critical electronics...