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The Implications of China’s Graphite Restrictions on the Energy Transition
Four months after China restricted the export of germanium and gallium, it will be imposing similar restrictions on the export of graphite. These restrictions come at a time when the demand for graphite is increasing due to the mineral’s importance for the energy transition.
Abstract submission for IRTC24 is open
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South Korea reduces import dependence and increases recycling rates for strategic minerals by 2030
IRTC Board Member Min-Ha Lee and IRTC Coordinator Alessandra Hool report on the new Korean strategies for securing critical raw materials.
Shifting minerals sands – a wind of change for minerals financing and education
IRTC training certification expert Gijsbert Wierink reflects on on the Green Industrial Plan.
The REE deposit in Kiruna, Sweden: a welcome opening for Europe but a long way to go
IRTC Industry Advisor Magnus Ericsson writes about the Rare Earth deposit discovery in Kiruna, Sweden.
Lost in statistics: the case of Korean tellurium
IRTC Coordinator Alessandra Hool and IRTC Board Member Min-Ha Lee share their thoughts on CRM data availability and international cooperation.
Canada in the race for circularity and energy transition
IRTC network Member Marianna Ottoni shares her thoughts on Canada’s recently published Critical Minerals Strategy : In the race for circularity and energy transition – Canada unveils critical minerals value chain strategy with the promise to drive green and digital economy.
Rebuilding Ukraine to address EU raw materials supply challenges
IRTC industrial advisor Anthony Ku shares his thoughts on the potential of rebuilding Ukraine: Can rebuilding Ukraine accelerate EU efforts to address its raw materials supply challenges?