July 17, 2023

New form of silicon could revolutionize quantum computing

The new form of silicon is called Q-silicon and, among other properties, it is ferromagnetic at room temperature.

July 16, 2023

China’s limits on chip metals self-defeating, Sullivan says

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said that countries will find ways to reduce dependencies if China controls the exports of gallium and germanium.

July 11, 2023

World’s biggest gallium buyer says clients stockpiling

Chinese gallium companies have driven most rivals elsewhere out of the market by undercutting them on price over the last decade.

July 10, 2023

Column: China flexes critical metals muscles with export curbs

Export controls will be short-term disruptive to both gallium and germanium markets but Western countries should be able to adapt over time.

July 7, 2023

Gallium price jumps as buyers lock in supply before China export controls

Gallium rose to $326 a kilogram on Friday, up $43 from a week ago.

July 7, 2023

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.

July 6, 2023

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.

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 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

What are gallium and germanium? Niche metals hit by China curbs

Excluding China, other countries with gallium production capacity include Russia and Ukraine.