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 UK needs to revive rich mining past to counter China’s minerals grip The reopening of the South Crofty tin mine in Cornwall is part of a wave of mining activity across England’s southwestern tip.
July 5, 2023 Chile copper production at main mines down in May Copper output from Escondida fell 21.5% to 83,900 metric tons.
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 Gold price could hit $12,000-$15,000 long term as it enters new bull phase, says analyst We are still in the early days of the gold bull market, according to those at Goehring & Rozencwajg.
July 5, 2023 What are gallium and germanium? Niche metals hit by China curbs Excluding China, other countries with gallium production capacity include Russia and Ukraine.
July 5, 2023 These are the world’s most valuable gold mines in development In a recent report, Metals Focus ranked the top most valuable gold development projects, using its proprietary five-year gold and silver price forecasts for NPV calculations.
July 5, 2023 Codelco says 2023 copper production further hurt by heavy rains The total production for the year is set to be in the lower estimated range of 1.35-1.42 million metric tons.
July 5, 2023 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.
July 5, 2023 Zimbabwe to meet with Bravura over delayed platinum project Bravura was awarded a 3,000-hectare concession in Selous, about 50 miles south of the capital, in 2019.
Chile’s Mantoverde copper output hit as labor talks stall, union says The labor authority had notified that the company will not have emergency personnel from the union to keep facilities operational. January 12, 2026 | 11:18 am
