raw materials

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Professor Bradshaw says societies will need to rethink how land, water, energy, and raw materials are used if future generations are to live safely and sustainably.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Hewson said there has been a "perfect storm" of increased costs for raw materials, energy, labour costs and even changes to packaging regulation that has made these essentials more expensive.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

The EU hopes the deal will mean better supply of critical raw materials from Mexico, already a top supplier to the bloc.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Any credible solutions hinge on Europe’s ability to purchase raw materials and technology on the open global market, and also to borrow from foreigners.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

I had worked for a full span on the lamp and invested almost all the money I had on the purchase of raw materials.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss