US Critical Materials makes gallium discovery at Sheep Creek in MontanaThe US is 100% dependent on imported gallium, which is critical for national defense, primarily from China, which curbed exports last year.Staff Writer | March 21, 2024 | 11:37 am
China cuts first 2024 tungsten mining quota 1.6% from year agoLast year, Beijing issued a total of 111,000 tons of…Reuters | March 19, 2024 | 4:56 am
First Phosphate gets mining research and innovation grant from QuébecThe company’s objective is to see the development of a…Staff Writer | March 6, 2024 | 3:56 pm
Yellen says US doesn’t want ‘winner take all’ fight with China Yellen’s comments kick off two days of meetings in Beijing for the US Treasury chief. Bloomberg News | July 7, 2023 | 7:34 am
EU pushing China to narrow the scope of metal export controls The EU wants to make sure that export restrictions on the two metals are based on clear security implications and comply with WTO rules. Bloomberg News | July 6, 2023 | 5:04 pm
Pentagon has strategic germanium stockpile, but no gallium reserves – spokesperson China announced export restrictions on the two metals used in semiconductors. Reuters | July 6, 2023 | 7:21 am
US says it opposes export controls by China on metals, will consult allies The United States "firmly" opposes export controls announced by China on gallium and germanium, a US Commerce Department spokesperson said. Reuters | July 5, 2023 | 12:36 pm
What are gallium and germanium? Niche metals hit by China curbs Excluding China, other countries with gallium production capacity include Russia and Ukraine. Bloomberg News | July 5, 2023 | 11:28 am
International miners set to benefit as China curbs germanium exports China on Monday announced export restrictions on some gallium and germanium products, citing national security interests. Reuters | July 5, 2023 | 8:44 am
China’s rare earths dominance in focus after mineral export curbs China said on Monday it will impose export restrictions on gallium and germanium. Reuters | July 5, 2023 | 7:56 am
Xi’s metal curbs risk backfiring as G-7 seeks China alternative The move underscores the dilemma facing President Xi Jinping as he seeks to counter US efforts to prevent China from accessing the chips needed to dominate technology. Bloomberg News | July 4, 2023 | 9:44 am
Nyrstar considers potential germanium and gallium projects The company is looking at germanium and gallium projects in Australia, Europe and the United States. Reuters | July 4, 2023 | 7:34 am