graphite
Coverage of graphite in the Nexus archive.
- Dewji: Plans to Process and Refine Graphite in Tanzania
Dewji plans to process and refine graphite in Tanzania. The initiative focuses on local processing of graphite resources.
- China conducts ground test of hypersonic ramjet that can change shape in flight
China successfully tested a hypersonic ramjet engine capable of reshaping its internal airflow channel during operation, functioning continuously from Mach 1.8 to Mach 6. The engine used graphite to contain superheated gases, overcoming previous limitations where such engines could not ignite until Mach 4.
- Mozambique Starts Refining Its Own Graphite for Batteries
Mozambique has begun refining its own graphite using a new Chinese-built plant, with production output doubling forecasts as the country enters the global battery supply chain.
- Mozambique mining law looks to tighten state control
Mozambique will take a 15% stake in domestic mining ventures and ban exports of non-processed minerals to prioritize local processing. The policy aligns with similar moves in other African nations, including DR Congo and Zimbabwe, to increase government control over critical minerals like graphite, gold, copper, titanium, and tantalum. Experts warn that smelting and refining could introduce volatility into the value chain.
- AI writing hits a ceiling
The share of online news articles and blog posts that are primarily AI-generated has held near 50% for over a year, indicating that AI content hasn't overtaken the web. AI-generated articles surged after ChatGPT launched in November 2022 but growth has stalled. The quality of AI content is rapidly improving, making it hard to distinguish from human-written content.