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  1. RESEARCH · MIT Technology Review English(EN) ·

    Climate tech companies are pivoting to critical minerals

    Climate tech companies are shifting their focus from decarbonization to critical minerals and data centers to navigate a challenging political and funding environment. Boston Metal, known for its low-emission steel production, raised $75 million to bolster its critical metals business, aiming to generate cash flow for its climate goals. Similarly, Brimstone, a cement startup, now highlights its critical mineral production alongside its efforts to reduce emissions in the cement industry. This pivot reflects a broader trend of companies emphasizing politically favorable areas to ensure their survival and continued impact. AI

    IMPACT Climate tech companies are adapting business models to critical minerals and data centers, potentially impacting future resource allocation and technological development.

  2. SIGNIFICANT · Tom's Hardware English(EN) · · [2 sources]

    Memory makers brace for hydrogen fluoride pricing shock as Hormuz blockade impacts supply chain — key etching and cleaning material faces sharp cost increase amid trade disruption

    Memory manufacturers are anticipating a significant price increase for anhydrous hydrogen fluoride, a critical material used in chip production. Disruptions in global supply chains, stemming from the conflict in Iran and subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz, have reduced the availability and increased the cost of raw materials like sulfur. China's export restrictions on hydrogen fluoride and sulfuric acid are further exacerbating the situation, with South Korean chemical suppliers expected to pass these higher costs onto chip firms like Samsung and SK Hynix by July. AI

    Memory makers brace for hydrogen fluoride pricing shock as Hormuz blockade impacts supply chain — key etching and cleaning material faces sharp cost increase amid trade disruption

    IMPACT Disruptions in critical chemical supply chains could lead to increased costs for memory and storage, potentially impacting the price of AI hardware.