Global nickel supply deficit looms as Indonesian policy uncertainty and sulfur shortages choke output Rising policy uncertainty in Indonesia and disruptions to sulfur supplies linked to the Iran conflict are …
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Intel Launches US-Made Xeon 6+ Chips for Data Centers Amid AI Supply Crunch
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIntel rolls out US-made Xeon 6+ CPUs as AI demand tightens supply Intel rolls out US-made Xeon 6+ CPUs for data centers amid an AI-fueled supply crunch, expanding U.S. fabrication …
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Aluminum supply loss from Middle East threatens global prices through 2027
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMiddle East aluminum supply loss to push prices higher through 2027, straining Japan’s auto industry Middle East aluminum supply losses will tighten markets through 2027, lifting prices and putting pressure …
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Quad foreign ministers announce maritime surveillance and critical mineral supply initiatives
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiQuad foreign ministers meeting in New Delhi announces maritime surveillance and supply chain plan Quad foreign ministers meeting on May 26, 2026, in New Delhi produced coordinated initiatives to boost …
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Quad foreign ministers announce maritime surveillance and critical minerals supply chain measures
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiQuad foreign ministers meeting in New Delhi unveils maritime, energy and critical minerals initiatives Quad foreign ministers meeting in New Delhi on May 26, 2026, saw Australia, India, Japan and …
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Lynas faces Malaysian backlash over US Defense rare earths supply deal
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLynas rare earths deal with U.S. Defense draws public backlash in Malaysia Lynas rare earths supply deal with the U.S. Department of Defense has provoked protests in Malaysia, prompting calls …
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Naphtha supply concerns prompt Japanese government intervention as firms stockpile
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoNaphtha supply tensions expose widening gap between government assurances and industry action Naphtha supply tensions prompt firms to take defensive measures as government insists overall volumes are sufficient, raising industry-government …
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India Faces 400,000 bpd LPG Supply Gap After Iran War Disruptions India faces a 400,000 barrels-per-day LPG supply gap after Iran war import cuts, straining cooking gas availability and forcing …
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Naphtha Shortage Disrupts Japan Automotive Painting and Parts Supply Chains
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoNaphtha shortage disrupts Japan auto painting and parts supply chains Naphtha shortage tied to Strait of Hormuz disruptions squeezes Japan’s auto painting, parts and tire sectors, prompting production cuts, delays …
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Amazon buys copper directly from Arizona mine to secure AI data center supply
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAmazon copper purchase: Company buys directly from Arizona mine as U.S. output restarts Amazon copper purchase sees the company buy directly from a Tucson, Arizona mine, using Rio Tinto‑backed technology …