raw materials
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Problems on the Rhine have already prompted some German companies, including steelmaker Thyssenkrupp and chemical giant BASF, to use shallow-draft ships to continue transporting raw materials and finished products.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
It would also require a reliable system for moving supplies, equipment, and raw materials across the Solar System.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 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
Meanwhile, prices for raw materials, which track costs paid by manufacturers, fell 6.9% in June from the prior month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
A good illustration of the histories of trial and error involved is furnished by the development of gunpowder and gasoline from raw materials.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
