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Business : Pertamina's RDMP Balikpapan Operation Boosts Indonesia’s Refining Capacity
16 Jan 2026 05:12 GMT
… at modernising Indonesia’s existing refineries.
“The programme aims to increase refining capacity, improve … security for eastern Indonesia due to the increase of refinery capacity, creating jobs …
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How realistic is India's quest for magnets made of rare earths
16 Jan 2026 02:38 GMT
… Japan, South Korea and Germany have spent years refining magnet-making technology. India … in India, will the raw materials still come from China?
There … If we do not scale capacity, the problem doesn… still be dependent on China - and China will scale," …
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Sir Keir Starmer urged to clarify UK’s stance on China trade war
16 Jan 2026 02:19 GMT
… underscored the leverage that China could utilise from its … the country.
Last year China restricted overseas purchases of … artificial intelligence processors to China. Trump said last month … China controls about 90 per cent of the world’s refining capacity …
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Canada announcement in Delta aimed at reducing lithium reliance on China
16 Jan 2026 02:03 GMT
… reducing Canadian reliance on China for battery-grade lithium. … developed a patented electrochemical refining technology that converts diverse … is currently processed in China, any restrictions pose a … best positioned to develop capacity for refined lithium and …
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Indonesia’s Salt Self-Sufficiency Push: A Reality Check for the F&B Supply Chain
16 Jan 2026 00:50 GMT
… salt producer in Southeast Asia, Indonesia remains structurally dependent on … Risk and Supply Volatility
Indonesia’s reliance on solar … salt. With a planned capacity of two million tons … offtake, or investment in refining and bulk storage infrastructure, …
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U.S. Lawmakers and Trump Administration Escalate Efforts to Break China’s Grip on Critical Minerals
15 Jan 2026 19:38 GMT
… underscored last year when China imposed sweeping restrictions on … dependence on Chinese processing capacity.
The standoff ultimately eased … even seasoned analysts. China currently processes more than … nation’s last alumina refinery and establishing its first …
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Reliance pauses lithium-ion battery push amid China tech hurdle, says report
15 Jan 2026 18:39 GMT
… (Production Linked Incentive) framework of India, companies must meet strict milestones … 2024. Ford responded by downsizing capacity, restructuring ownership to retain control … a result of China’s dominance in lithium chemical refining and anode …
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Trump's Move On Venezuela Starves China Of A Top Construction Resource
15 Jan 2026 13:48 GMT
… . Meanwhile, Canadian tar sands are capacity-constrained, and the Trans Mountain … calculations by Collapse Intelligence Agency, China imports roughly 2 million barrels … . Without Venezuelan blending material, Chinese refiners must rely on inferior feedstocks …
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Why the EU Is Ready to Drop High Tariffs on China-Made EVs
15 Jan 2026 12:20 GMT
… Tech
Perpetuus Strengthens India GNP Elastomers Programme … 2030 Amid Rapid Capacity Expansion | Arizton
… Open Campaign Across Asia-Pacific
IESHA ROX … Across Northern Virginia
Refinery Catalyst Market Set …
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Trump's Venezuelan oil move isn't hypocrisy — it's genius strategy to crush China and Russia
15 Jan 2026 11:33 GMT
… Much of the U.S. refining system — especially along the … heavy, sour crude. These refineries invested billions in specialized … allows these refineries to operate closer to design capacity. The … RACE AGAINST CHINA, EXECUTIVE SAYS
For years, China has been …