The departures come against a backdrop of falling commodity prices that has been less profitable for Trafigura than the booming markets earlier in the year.
The US is already sharing information with countries seeking foreign funding for mining projects and allied governments, foreign mining companies and financial institutions that can help kick-start projects.
The “Qilin” battery has a range of more than 1,000 kilometers on one charge, energy density of up to 255 watt-hours per kilogram, and is safer and more durable than existing cells, according to CATL.
European powerhouse Germany is in the middle of one of its biggest energy crises in recent times as Russia reduces gas supply through Nord Stream, the biggest pipeline to the region.