China Controls 90% of Battery Graphite: Why Your EV Depends on It
The battery in your electric car contains more graphite than any other material by weight. Here is what it is, how it works and why China controls almost all of…
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Rare Earths • Sep 14, 2026
Where Does Your Phone’s Battery Actually Come From? The Map Will Surprise You
Your phone battery has a global story. Lithium, cobalt, nickel and graphite can come from different countries, while refining and battery manufacturing often happen elsewhere. Here's…
Asia Pacific • Nov 14, 2025
India’s Ad Valorem Royalties Shift Signals a
India’s decision to adopt Ad Valorem Royalties for graphite, caesium, rubidium, and zirconium marks one of the most deliberate and far-reaching policy shifts in its resource…
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