July 6, 2023

Stellantis reaches preliminary deal for rare earth minerals with NioCorp

The agreement establishes a 10-year offtake contract for minerals that NioCorp aims to produce at its Elk Creek project.

July 6, 2023

Pentagon has strategic germanium stockpile, but no gallium reserves – spokesperson

China announced export restrictions on the two metals used in semiconductors.

July 6, 2023

New, highly conductive metallic gel allows 3D printing of solid objects at room temperature

US-based researchers have developed a metallic gel that is highly electrically conductive and can be used to print three-dimensional solid objects at room temperature.

July 5, 2023

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.

July 5, 2023

China’s rare earths dominance in focus after mineral export curbs

China said on Monday it will impose export restrictions on gallium and germanium.

July 4, 2023

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.

July 4, 2023

Column: Old economy drags base metals lower in first half of 2023

The LME index of base metals has sunk from a January high of 4,356 to 3,704.

July 4, 2023

Nyrstar considers potential germanium and gallium projects

The company is looking at germanium and gallium projects in Australia, Europe and the United States.

July 3, 2023

Gold price advances on weaker US economic cues

“Gold has probably found a home around $1,900,” said analyst.

July 2, 2023

Fluorine protects both teeth and lithium batteries against decay

A new fluoride electrolyte could protect the next generation of lithium metal batteries against performance decline.