LFP is becoming increasingly common in electric vehicles and energy storage systems, but the cathode material supply chain remains heavily dependent on China, prompting efforts to develop alternative sources.SEE MORE
More than five months after the conflict in Iran disrupted global sulfur and sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) supply chains, the market has yet to show clear signs of recovery. In early August, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz — the lifeline shipping route for the world's sulfur trade — escalated again, deepening concerns over a prolonged supply disruption.SEE MORE
From the end of 2026, companies exporting natural rubber and rubber-based products, including tires, to the European Union (EU) will have to prove that their raw materials are not linked to deforestation if they want to maintain access to the market. The new regulation is expected to have a significant impact on the global rubber supply chain, including Vietnam, one of the world's leading producers and exporters of natural rubber.SEE MORE
Instead of relying on massive centralized chemical complexes, the future of fertilizer production may lie in small-scale ammonia plants located close to where fertilizers are needed, according to a new international study. Researchers say the decentralized approach could shorten supply chains, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and make fertilizer supplies more resilient to geopolitical disruptions.SEE MORE
As regulations on forced labor, digital battery passports, and supply chain localization become increasingly stringent, the global electric vehicle (EV) battery industry is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to verify the origin of battery materials—from the mine to the finished vehicle.SEE MORE
