The Dispatch

The EU Critical Raw Materials Act turns OEMs into accountable supply-chain stewards. This briefing dissects new benchmarks, reporting duties and…

Technical deep dive on GaN vs SiC for power electronics: device physics, switching and reliability, plus gallium vs silicon carbide supply chain…

Materials Dispatch dissects how US FORGE tools and EU CRMA rules are creating a patchwork minerals regime with distinct operational and compliance risks.

Deep technical analysis of NdFeB/SmCo magnets, dysprosium/terbium supply risk, processing routes, and engineering/operational tradeoffs in 2024–2025.

Methodological 10-step framework for mapping corporate exposure to strategic materials, from REEs to battery metals, with risk signals and failure modes.

Materials Dispatch argues stockpiles are a buffer, not a solution, as policy shocks, refining concentration and design choices will define OEM materials…

Strategic metals shocks are now governance events. How a dedicated materials risk dashboard reshapes OEM board oversight, compliance, and supply security.

In-depth technical analysis of gallium and germanium by-product dependency, China’s dominance, and the operational reality of the ‘tyranny of companion…

An operational and supply chain risk review of the Sheep Creek gallium–rare earths project in Montana, with focus on continuity, permitting, and China…