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CATL Backs New Zealand Firm That Develops Graphite From Wood

China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. is investing in a New Zealand-based company that converts forestry byproducts into graphite for use in lithium batteries.
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The New Zealand Herald
· Jul 11, 2026
Forestry sector major winner from New Zealand‑India free trade deal
Forestry sector major winner from New Zealand‑India free trade deal
The Rising Nepal
· Jul 1, 2026
Blacksmiths turn to tech to save profession
By Puskar Bhandari,Dadeldhura, July,1: Once a common feature of rural communities, traditional blacksmith forges that pr...
Borneo Bulletin
· Jun 23, 2026
Vietnam’s wood exports grow despite global headwinds
Vietnam’s wood exports grow despite global headwinds
ANTARA News
· Jul 2, 2026
Govt to shift from conventional timber to multi-enterprise forestry
Indonesia is accelerating the transformation of national forest utilization by shifting from a timber-based business ...
Irish News
· Jun 28, 2026
Former 1800s flax traders with Game of Thrones studio link posts £113m sales
John Hogg Co, which owns Ulster Weavers, still retains a stake in Linen Mill Studios in Banbridge
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Related coverage for "CATL Backs New Zealand Firm That Develops Graphite From Wood": The New Zealand Herald — Forestry sector major winner from New Zealand‑India free trade deal. The Rising Nepal — Blacksmiths turn to tech to save profession. Borneo Bulletin — Vietnam’s wood exports grow despite global headwinds. ANTARA News — Govt to shift from conventional timber to multi-enterprise forestry. Irish News — Former 1800s flax traders with Game of Thrones studio link posts £113m sales
