New Rare-Earths Facility in Europe Highlights Challenges in Reducing Dependence on China
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: WSJ
Europe's Rare-Earths Initiative: Europe is establishing a significant presence in the global rare-earths market with a new production facility in Narva, Estonia, aimed at reducing reliance on China.
Facility Details: The plant, built by Neo Performance Materials and partially funded by the EU, will produce rare-earth magnets essential for electric vehicles and wind turbines, with commercial deliveries expected to start next year.
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Prenetics Global Ltd is a company principally engaged in the provision of diagnostic and preventive products and services. The Company operates its business through two segments. The Diagnostics segment is mainly engaged in the sale of precision oncology testing services. The Prevention segment is mainly engaged in the design and sale of genetics testing, including update services, and stool-based deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) tests for early colorectal cancer screening. The Company's products and services include CircleDNA, ACTOnco, ACTHRD and other products. The in-house developed consumer genetic testing product, CircleDNA, offers comprehensive DNA tests capitalizing on in-house developed testing algorithm. ACTOnco is a comprehensive cancer test used to guide treatment selection for major solid tumors. ACTHRD is a test for the homologous recombination deficiency status of cancer patients. The Company is also engaged in consumer health products by a new health and wellness brand IM8.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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