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CriticalJun 20, 2026Cobalt Supply Shock Threatens Global EV Battery Production
Recent analysis highlights the fragility of global cobalt supply networks and their critical importance to electric vehicle battery production. Cobalt, a key component in lithium-ion batteries, faces
ScienceDaily#cobalt-supply-chain#ev-battery-risk#critical-minerals
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High ImpactMay 26, 2026Myanmar Military Rare Earth Offensives Threaten Global Supply Chains
Military offensives in Myanmar are creating acute supply chain vulnerabilities centered on rare earth element (REE) production and processing. Myanmar is a significant player in global rare earth supp
Discovery Alert#rare-earth-elements#myanmar-conflict#supply-chain-disruption