Critical Minerals Supply Chain Bottlenecks

Global battery and metal production faces mounting supply pressures as China dominates refining capacity for critical minerals while mining disruptions and capacity constraints threaten to create shortages. Major producers like PLS Group and Zijin Mining are reporting production challenges and supply deficits that could destabilize battery markets and industrial sectors dependent on these materials.

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