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.
July 5, 2023 Huayou commissions $300 million Zimbabwe lithium plant The Arcadia plant took nine months to construct and started exporting concentrates in April.
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 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 Australia forecasts brutal lithium price correction as output surges Top producer of battery metal Australia sees spodumene prices holding up in 2023 but next year declines of nearly 40% are likely.
July 4, 2023 Global copper melting activity slows in June, despite China strength The Earth-i global dispersion index fell to 45.9 in June from 46.2 in May.
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 EU concerned over China export controls on metals used in chips China said the control on exports of gallium and germanium products from Aug. 1 was aimed at protecting national security.
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