raw materials
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The move comes as the U.S. and other Western governments race to secure the raw materials that are crucial for defense and other industries, but are largely controlled by China.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Tungsten and cobalt are costly raw materials, and conventional production can use a large amount of material while delivering a relatively limited yield.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
Wadephul named "critical raw materials, renewable energy and the pharmaceutical industry" as areas for potential growth.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
Oil and gas tankers, bulk carriers and container ships loaded with raw materials and goods pass through these narrow natural corridors.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
With Argentinian beef, Colombian platinum, and a multitude of raw materials from Brazil, the Nazis could keep their war machine going for the foreseeable future.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
