EV Demand Boom Faces Hurdle as China Tightens Grip on Graphite Supply

China's recent decision to restrict graphite exports underscores its position as a major producer of the highly-valued mineral. This move highlights its pivotal role in the supply chain for essential minerals needed for EV production, especially at a time of skyrocketing demand for EV batteries, with enormous implications for the global electric vehicle industry.

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