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Element 25 Agrees to Supply GM with Manganese Sulfate

GM will loan E25 $85 million to partially fund the construction of a new battery-grade manganese sulfate processing facility located in Louisiana.

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European Gasoline Shipments to U.S. Ease Just as Stockpiles Shrink

European gasoline and blending component cargoes to the U.S. are poised to drop to a three-month low in June, with volumes likely to be about 350,000 barrels a day.

Munich, Germany. March 2023. Photo: Miguel Villagran/Getty Images

France’s Imerys and British Lithium Team Up on U.K. Mine

The U.K.’s Critical Minerals Association said U.K. miners “rarely receive interest or funding from private finance, and government funds don’t provide enough financing to truly aid projects.”

Australia. August 2018. Photo: Bloomberg

U.K. Considers Nationalization of Thames Water as Crisis Escalates

Thames’ bonds tumbled on June 28, just one day after CEO Sarah Bentley suddenly stepped down from her position amid concerns over the firm's financial stability.

A Thames Water employee works at the site of a leak in London. Photo: Simon Dawson/Bloomberg

Sen. Tillis Co-Introduces Legislation to Limit the Department of Energy's Power

Under the proposed law, all U.S. distribution transformers would be required to shift from industry-standard grain-oriented electrical steel cores to amorphous steel cores.

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Hydrogen Production Project Awarded €20M Grant by European Commission

The HOPE project aims to develop, build and operate the first 10 MW hydrogen production unit off the coast of Belgium by 2026.

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China's CATL in Talks to Build EV Battery Recycling Sites in Europe

The company is also seeking partners to set up recycling sites in North America, said chief manufacturing officer Ni Jun June 28.

Fujian Province, China. June 2020. Photo: Bloomberg

Nestle Puts KitKat Carbon Neutrality in Greenwashing Graveyard

Nestle joins airline EasyJet Plc and Gucci owner Kering in backing away from so-called carbon offsetting as a way to meet net zero emissions targets.

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Watch: How Artificial Intelligence Is Revolutionizing the Supply Chain

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the supply chain, and Microsoft's entrant is Dynamics 365 Copilot, says Mike Bassani, general manager for supply chain at Microsoft.

Mike Bassani

How to Promote Sustainability in the Distribution Industry

As consumers demand more sustainable practices, and governments increase regulations, businesses must promote environmental responsibility, and change how they operate.

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Watch: How Technology Can Enable Sustainable Procurement

Sustainable procurement is the order of the day — but how to achieve it? Miguel Cossio, senior director analyst with Gartner, discusses the technology solutions that are available to companies today, and what to expect in the future.

Miguel Cossio

Three Ways to Future-Proof Your Supply Chain

Refocus on network design, increase collaboration in the C-suite and enhance your supply chain sustainability.

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