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.
Vizsla Silver says 10 employees abducted in Sinaloa, Mexico Armed men entered staff accommodations and forcibly removed the workers, who included engineers, geologists, security personnel and administrative staff. January 29, 2026 | 02:10 pm
