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Gradual changes in the European supply chain consulting market

Supply Chain Movement

At the same time, the supply chain specialists are expanding across Europe and even into North America. The major consultancy firms are still acquiring smaller niche competitors to intensify their supply chain expertise. Equatorial Guinea. Falkland Islands (Malvinas). Faroe Islands. French Guiana. French Polynesia. Guadeloupe.

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EV segment will likely depend on China for many years

Resilinc

South Africa is the leading manganese producer currently, followed by Australia, Gabon, and Cote d’Ivoire—with China only mining 7% globally. China is also dominant in refining of manganese, a mineral that many experts expect to become a key cathode material going forward, according to S&P Global.

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