Criticality comes from the trace model and describes the node's dependency importance.
Evidence comes from the canonical Vein Graph: AI assertions, user corrections, and external sources.
Completeness is a data-coverage label based on available summary, evidence, sources, tickers, and chokepoint rationale.
Dynamic claims are capped below 100% and AI-only edges remain labeled as inferred. Model: trace-score-v1.
From laterite and sulfide mines through refining to NMC cathode precursors.
High-pressure acid leach projects converting nickel pig iron routes to battery-grade MHP.
Acid supply and limestone neutralization for leach circuits.
Underground sulfide deposits feeding class-1 nickel for aerospace and batteries.
Conversion to sulfate for cathode active material plants.
Electrolytic refining and HPAL are power-intensive; hydro-rich regions preferred.
Generated analysis — not investment advice.