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Company Headquarters: Soumagne, Liège Founded: 1968 Workforce: ~ 200 employees Primary Industry: Manufacture of machinery and equipment for agriculture Company Working: Since its founding in 1968 by Victor Joskin as an agricultural contractor, JOSKIN has expanded its operations, establishing its Soumagne site in 1972 and adding retail and repair of agricultural equipment by 1973. Import activities began in 1974, leading to the formation of Société Anonyme Ets. JOSKIN in 1983. The company launched its first slurry spreader in 1984 and expanded with SCIMASA in 1988, a site in Trzcianka in 1999, and a Bourges factory in 2002. SPAW TECH was founded in Andrimont in 2007. In 2013, JOSKIN acquired Leboulch, and in 2022, announced plans for a new factory in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg

Company Headquarters: Japan Founded: 1956 Workforce: ~ 9,219 Company Working: Nichias Corp (Nichias) manufactures, and markets products based on insulation and protection technologies. The company’s product portfolio includes gaskets and packings, fluoropolymer products, thermal insulation materials, filter products, auto parts, materials for industrial thermal insulation works, and building materials for housing and buildings, among others. Nichias offers engineering services from development and design to construction and maintenance. Its products and services cater to chemicals, steel, automobiles, electric equipment, medical equipment, aerospace, industrial equipment, and construction among others. The company and its subsidiaries operate in Europe and Asia. Nichias is headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

Company Headquarters: Canada Founded: 1987 Workforce: ~68 Company Working: Targray is a global leader in the sourcing, transportation, storage, trading and distribution of commodities and advanced materials for sustainable industries. Targray Technology International Inc. supplies renewable energy and electronic materials. The Company offers lithium-ion battery, solar PV materials, electronics, bio-diesel, and natural gas liquid. Targray Technology International serves customers worldwide. Targray’s Battery Division was established in 2010 to support the material requirements of lithium-ion cell manufacturers, battery project developers, and R&D labs. It markets the broadest portfolio of advanced materials in the battery sector, serving the needs of over 300 customers around the world.

Company Headquarters: United States Founded: 1997 Workforce: ~ 20 Company Working: NEI Corporation originally began as Nanopowder Enterprises Incorporated (or “NEI” for short), creating a strong foundation in the emerging field of nanotechnology. The company’s technologies have expanded and grown, enabling NEI to become a world leader in selected markets. Today, NEI develops, manufactures, and sells advanced materials for a broad range of industrial customers around the world. The company’s core competencies are in designing, developing, and producing products that meet the specific application needs of its customers. More importantly, NEI is a solutions provider, wherein we not only produce materials, but also work closely with our customers to implement them in their applications. NEI’s products, which are sold under the registered trademark NANOMYTE®, are backed by a suite of issued and pending patents. NEI’s products include: Functional & Protective Coatings, Lithium-ion Battery Materials, and Specialty Nanoparticle-based products.

Company Headquarters: China Founded: 2016 Workforce: ~ 5,634 Company Working: Hunan Yuneng New Energy Battery Material Co Ltd is engaged in the research and development, production and sales of cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries. The company's main products include lithium- ion batteries cathode materials such as lithium iron phosphate and ternary materials, which is mainly used in the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries such as power batteries and energy storage batteries, and is ultimately energy used in new vehicles, Energy storage and other fields. HUNANYUNENG is a leading Chinese company in the lithium-ion battery cathode material market. The company is well-positioned to benefit from the growth of the electric vehicle and energy storage markets in China and around the world. In 2023, HUNANYUNENG announced that it would invest $1 billion to build a new lithium-ion battery cathode material plant in Yunnan Province, China. The plant is expected to have a production capacity of 150,000 tons of lithium-ion battery cathode materials per year and is scheduled to be completed in 2025. HUNANYUNENG has been very active in the lithium-ion battery cathode material market in recent years. The company has signed deals with a number of major automakers to supply its cathode materials for use in electric vehicles. HUNANYUNENG is also investing in new production capacity to meet the growing demand for lithium-ion battery cathode materials. HUNANYUNENG's focus on lithium-ion battery cathode materials is a sign of the company's commitment to the electric vehicle market. Electric vehicles are expected to see significant growth in the coming years, and HUNANYUNENG is well-positioned to capitalize on this growth.

Company Headquarters: Osborne Park, Western Australia Founded: 1993 Workforce: ~ 5,000 Company Working: Mineral Resources is an Australian mining services company operating in the mining and mineral processing industries. The company is engaged in a number of activities, including exploration, mining, crushing, grading and processing of various minerals. Mineral Resources Limited has various operations in various commodities, including iron ore, lithium, manganese and gold. The company is engaged in mining, resource exploration and production of various mineral products. Mineral Resources Limited operates iron ore mines in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The company's iron ore operations include mining, crushing and grading with a focus on supplying high-quality iron ore products to domestic and international customers. Mineral Resources Limited is also engaged in lithium production and exploration. The company operates the Mt Marion Lithium project located in Western Australia and is a joint venture with other partners. The project focuses on the mining and processing of lithium minerals for the production of lithium concentrates. In addition to its own mining operations, Mineral Resources Limited provides mining services to other companies. These services include contract mining, crushing, grading and mineral processing services that allow clients to benefit from the company's expertise and infrastructure.

Company Headquarters: Chengdu, China Founded: 2000 Workforce: ~ 2,000 Company Working: Tianqi Lithium Corporation is a Chinese company specializing in the production and supply of lithium and its derivatives. It is one of the largest lithium producers in the world and plays a significant role in the lithium industry. Tianqi Lithium Corporation is a publicly traded company listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in China. Tianqi Lithium is primarily engaged in the mining, processing and refining of lithium. The company obtains lithium through its mining operations and then processes it into various lithium compounds and products used in batteries, ceramics, glass and other industries. Tianqi Lithium Corporation owns significant lithium assets, including the Greenbushes lithium mine in Western Australia, which is one of the world's largest sources of high-grade lithium. The company also operates processing plants and refineries in China, as well as joint ventures and partnerships around the world. Tianqi Lithium has a global presence and exports its lithium products to customers worldwide. It has established partnerships and supply agreements with various consumers of lithium, including battery manufacturers, electric vehicle manufacturers and other industries that rely on lithium-based products. Tianqi Lithium Corporation has made strategic investments in other lithium-related companies. In particular, it acquired a stake in Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM), a leading lithium producer, to strengthen its global lithium supply chain and expand its market reach.

Company Headquarters: Vancouver, Canada Founded: 2007 Workforce: ~ 20-50 Company Working: Lithium Americas Corp is a Canadian resource company focused on the exploration and development of lithium projects. The company is primarily engaged in the development of lithium deposits in North and South America. Lithium Americas Corp's flagship project is the Caucharí-Olaroz lithium project located in Jujuy Province, Argentina. The project is a joint venture between Lithium Americas and Ganfeng Lithium, the world's leading lithium producer. The Caucharí-Olaroz project aims to extract lithium brine from the salt flats (salars) in the region and produce lithium carbonate for batteries. Lithium Americas Corp is also pursuing the Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada, United States. Thacker Pass is a lithium clay project that harbors significant lithium resources. The company focuses on the development of innovative and environmentally responsible techniques for the extraction and processing of lithium from clay deposits. The company's projects are strategically located in regions with abundant lithium resources, enabling it to serve both the North American and international markets.

Company Headquarters: Buenos Aires, Argentina Founded: 2021 Workforce: ~ 1,300 Company Working: Allkem Limited is a provider of lithium chemicals. The company is the result of the merger between Orocobre Limited and Galaxy Resources in the year 2021. The company develops lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide, spodumene concentrates and borax products including minerals such as hydroboracite, refined products and boracic acid. Its lithium is used in rechargeable batteries, grid energy storage, solar and nuclear power generation, and other industrial applications. The company operates projects in Argentina, Australia, Japan and Canada. It operates offices in Argentina and Australia. Allkem is headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The company focuses on lithium production and exploration in Argentina, where it operates the Olaroz Lithium Facility and the Cauchari Lithium Project. The company is primarily involved in the production of lithium carbonate, a key component used in the production of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems.