July 10, 2023

China’s CMOC resumes copper, cobalt shipments from Congo’s TFM mine

Exports from the Tenke Fungurume Mining operation were halted in July 2022.

July 10, 2023

Earth’s oldest rocks retell the story of the planet’s earliest history

New research shows that subduction and recycling didn’t start as early as previously thought.

July 9, 2023

European firms look for footing in China-US spat, French execs say

Eramet's CEO said China's show of force over the supply chain for key metals shouldn't come as a surprise.

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 7, 2023

Indonesia probes possible illegal nickel ore exports to China

Indonesia had stopped exports of the material since the beginning of 2020.

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 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

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.