Germany entirely dependent on imports for 14 critical raw materials – study
In the case of rare earths, Germany is more than 90% dependent on supplies from China.
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Global nickel market surplus dips to 15,200 tonnes in Oct – INSG
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Trafigura to pilot sustainable supply chain finance program for Mexican miners
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