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U.S. and EU Reach Key Minerals Supply Chain Resilience Action Plan: Coordinating Trade, Industrial Support, and Supply Security

Around April 24, 2026, the United States and the European Union reached a new cooperation arrangement on critical minerals supply chain resilience. Three sources consistently confirm that both sides are advancing coordination on critical minerals supply chains, though they differ on the document’s name, form, and specific policy tools; some references to “reducing dependence on China” come from secondary reporting and are not fully confirmed by the source material.

Apr 30, 2026
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Singapore launches research collaboration on hydrogen fuel cell harbor craft, with ABS partnering Marintek, SeaTech and VINSSEN

ABS, Marintek Shipbuilders, SeaTech Solutions International and VINSSEN have signed a research collaboration agreement in Singapore to study hydrogen fuel cell harbor craft. All three sources confirm the partners and the core fact of a research collaboration or pilot; however, details on feasibility, concept design, techno-economic analysis, risk assessment, commercialization studies, and any subsequent construction or sea trials cannot be confirmed from the provided sources.

Apr 30, 2026
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Artessence Group’s Retail Sales Near $1 Billion, Parfums de Marly Rises to $780 Million

Based on three provided sources, Artessence Group’s Parfums de Marly and Initio Parfums Privés posted strong growth in 2026, with the group’s retail sales nearing $1 billion. The confirmed core figure is Parfums de Marly’s retail sales rising to $780 million, up 42% year over year. Sources point to new product launches and retail store expansion as growth drivers, but more detailed market performance and brand-level split data cannot be confirmed from the provided material.

Apr 29, 2026
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CATL Technology Day Highlights Three Major Focus Areas: 6-Minute Fast-Charging Battery and High-Energy-Density Solutions Draw Attention

CATL held its Super Technology Day around April 21, 2026, unveiling the third-generation Shenxing super-fast-charging battery and other battery technology solutions. Three sources confirm that this round of reporting revolves around follow-up interpretations of CATL’s Technology Day; confirmed information includes the claim that charging from 10% to 98% can take about 6 minutes, along with high-energy-density battery solutions and references to a 1,500-kilometer driving range presented at the event. Content on sodium-ion batteries, a major energy-storage order, and electric ship applications appears only in follow-up reports or feature commentary, and is not part of the same fully cross-verified core storyline; some details cannot be confirmed from the provided sources.

Apr 29, 2026
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Colombia’s Santa Marta hosts inaugural “Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels” conference as global expert panel launches

In late April 2026, Colombia’s Santa Marta hosted the first international “Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels” conference, where delegates from more than 50 countries discussed roadmaps to reduce dependence on coal, oil, and gas. At the same time, a global expert panel was announced to provide scientific and policy support for countries’ energy transitions.

Apr 26, 2026
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USA Rare Earth to Acquire Brazil’s Serra Verde for About $2.8 Billion, Targeting a Non-Asian Rare Earth Supply Chain

USA Rare Earth has announced a definitive acquisition agreement with Brazil’s Serra Verde Group in a deal valued at about $2.8 billion, involving both cash and stock consideration. Three sources consistently confirm the total transaction value, the target asset, and its role in supplying magnetic rare earth elements, while differing on the closing timeline, financing details, and certain transaction terms.

Apr 26, 2026
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