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Commodities Used in Electric Car Batteries: An Update on Lithium and Nickel

Resilinc

To meet this demand and ensure a sustainable supply chain, Australia, Chile , China, and Brazil are proactively ramping up their lithium production. As the demand for lithium grows, experts anticipate that a worldwide lithium shortage could happen as soon as 2025 as supply struggles to keep up.

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An update on copper

Resilinc

Freeport McMoran, the second largest copper producer globally, reported in its latest quarterly: “While we recognize the near-term volatility in our markets, we are optimistic about our portfolio of assets, our strong management and operating teams, and the long-term prospects for the copper markets we serve.”.

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Initiatives for e-commerce businesses in Singapore

Vinculum

As the pandemic impacts consumer behavior throughout the world, more individuals in Southeast Asia are purchasing online, and the region’s digital economy has grown significantly. In Singapore, the majority of the international chains of brands and local startups were shutting down too. DEPA came into effect in January 2021.