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APPENDIX 3 - CURRENT TRENDS & NEWS RESOURCE NATIONALISM LIKELY TO INCREASE A ALMONTY fin SHIFTING TRENDS & RISKS The Mining & Metals sector is experiencing a surge in nationalism, potentially driving increased sales and production within individual nations, as indicated by the latest sentiment survey by White & Case Resource Increase The sector's top risks have shifted to heightened geopolitical tensions and the imposition of inflationary cost pressures, necessitating vigilant monitoring and adaptive strategies for industry stakeholders Nationalism Expectations Stay Decrease POTENTIAL NEW DOMESTIC DEMAND FOR TUNGSTEN IN SOUTH KOREA? IMPORTANCE OF TUNGSTEN IN SOUTH KOREA Daegu City announced that on February 7, 2024, it signed an investment agreement with IMC End Mill, an affiliate of the IMC (International Metalworking Companies) Group, to build a tungsten powder manufacturing facility IMC Group, a 100% Berkshire Hathaway-owned entity and the world's second-largest cutting tool production group, headquartered in Israel, boasts a robust international presence with over 130 subsidiaries spanning 60 countries. IMC End Mill, a subsidiary of IMC Group, will spearhead the establishment of a cutting-edge tungsten powder manufacturing facility in Gachang-myeon, Dalseong-gun, Daegu. This facility is geared towards enhancing the production of semiconductor special gases, with a substantial investment of 130 billion won (approximately US$97.5 million). IMC Group President, Ilan Gehry, underscores the commitment to economic prosperity, job creation, and industry advancement. The initiative aims to distribute high-quality tungsten materials across diverse industries, contributing to the revitalization of the local economy. 36
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