Tag: battery supply chain

China’s Dominance in Global Lithium Supply Poses Risks to US Companies: Report

June 10, 2022
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China’s control over the global lithium supply chain presents elevated risks to downstream U.S. companies as Chinese companies continue to expand their footprints in overseas lithium mines. “We love our suppliers, and we have a very strong relationship, but we are very dependant on the supplies coming from China. … We think there are risks…

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Ottawa’s Goal of a World-Leading Battery Supply Chain Faces Daunting Realities Including China

January 5, 2022
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Ottawa sees a massive economic opportunity in creating a battery value chain for green energy and electric vehicles (EVs). Canada has a lot of what’s needed to gain a competitive advantage in this supply chain—the natural resources as well as research and industry expertise. Still, it has a long way to go to overcome challenges…

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