Category: Companies news

Looks like the recent attempt to auction off nine critical mineral blocks, including fluorspar, didn’t quite hit the mark. The government decided to pull the plug due to a lukewarm investor response. So, what’s going on here? It seems the potential investors aren’t exactly racing to seize these opportunities, leaving the mineral blocks without new…

Well, here we are again, folks. The government tried to auction off nine critical mineral blocks, but the investors said, ‘Nah, we’re good.’ Yep, the auction was canceled due to a lack of investor interest. This decision raises eyebrows, especially when these minerals are supposed to be… you know, critical. While this turn of events…

So here’s the scoop: Tivan recently made some fresh discoveries at their Northern Territory tungsten and fluorite projects, but not all news is good news. Their shares took a 3% hit after these revelations. You might wonder why the market didn’t cheer for these new targets. Let’s dig into the details and the broader market…

It looks like the Philippines might be cozying up to Canada in the mining sector. President Marcos is making a strong case for the Philippines as a strategic partner for Canada, and this could shake things up. These partnerships don’t just happen overnight, but when they do, they can reshape the industry landscape. So, what’s…

So, tungsten hexafluoride revenue is only going to make up a mere 0.13% in 2025? Sounds tiny, right? Yet, this little player is causing quite the stir in the world of electronic specialty gases. The concept stock around it has hit not one, but two consecutive daily trading limits. Now, that’s something you don’t see…

Imagine waking up to find out the crucial ingredients for your favorite recipe have vanished from the shelves overnight. That’s pretty much what just happened to Japan’s semiconductor gas industry. With China’s sudden decision to cut off tungsten supplies, Japan’s production has hit a wall, leaving major players like TSMC, SK Hynix, and Samsung scrambling…

Here’s one for the books: the sudden stop in tungsten hexafluoride supply has hit the global chip industry like a ton of bricks. Prices aren’t just climbing—they’ve tripled, leaving Japanese producers teetering on the edge of potential shutdowns. In a world that’s already grappling with semiconductor shortages, this new hurdle could be the straw that…

Hey there, chip enthusiasts! If you thought the semiconductor world was a quiet, predictable place, think again. South Korea’s renowned semiconductor sector is grappling with not one but two significant supply issues. Stocks of high-purity CO2 have taken a nosedive, and the costs of tungsten hexafluoride, a critical material, have soared, seeing price increases of…

Let’s talk batteries, shall we? But not just any batteries—those that might just revolutionize the way we think about energy storage. The buzzword here? Hückel anion-based electrolytes. Now, I know what you’re thinking: sounds pretty techy, right? And it is. But the implications are big, especially for lithium–sulfur batteries that are set to become way…

So here’s the scoop: SK Hynix had a bit of a scare with fluorine leaks at their chip plants, and now it’s shaking up the entire South Korean semiconductor scene. As a result, 25 chip plants in South Korea are undergoing safety inspections. This wave of checks highlights the industry’s heightened focus on safety protocols…