Tungsten in the Crosshairs: China’s Export Controls and the Semiconductor Supply Chain Crisis
Introduction Core Consultants has had a flurry of inquiries from semiconductor manufacturers requiring urgent market intelligence to help diversify their supply chains with respect to Tungsten powder. In early 2025, China sent shockwaves through global technology and manufacturing industries by tightening export restrictions on critical minerals, including tungsten. Though rarely in the headlines compared to […]
Mining Waste May Unlock Clean Energy Supply Chain Solutions
As the United States accelerates its transition toward renewable energy, the nation faces a paradox. Clean energy technologies—those heralded as the backbone of a low-carbon future—are heavily dependent on critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and rare earth elements. Yet, most of these resources are sourced from overseas, leaving the U.S. vulnerable to geopolitical […]