raw materials

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The EU has been scrambling to diversify its supply of critical raw materials, as it seeks to cut its dependence on the elements from China.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

It also means the AI buildout is competing for physical resources — land, energy, construction labor, raw materials — that are finite and already under pressure.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

British polymer manufacturer Victrex last week said it would reduce its workforce by 10% while warning that its profits may fall below expectations due to the elevated costs of energy and raw materials.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Then there are their complementary economies: Russia as a major exporter of oil, gas and other raw materials, and China's industrial economy providing a vast market for them.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

They had to import food, as well as raw materials and fuel.

From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac