China bans exports of critical minerals to the U.S., escalating trade tensions
China has imposed a ban on exports of key critical minerals, including gallium, germanium and antimony, to the United States. The move, which targets materials...
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Democratic Republic of Congo’s Kipushi zinc-copper mine reopens
The Kipushi zinc-copper-lead-germanium mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) officially reopened, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by President Félix Tshisekedi. This high-grade...
Chinese exports of critical minerals normalize, easing supply concerns
Chinese exports of critical minerals are returning to more typical levels, alleviating concerns that government-imposed restrictions last year might disrupt supplies crucial to global high-tech...
Potential impact of China’s critical mineral export controls on U.S. supply chain
In the past year, China has implemented export controls on critical minerals such as gallium, germanium and graphite, which are essential for manufacturing key technologies like...
Zinc of Ireland explores germanium prospects in Ireland
Zinc of Ireland is poised to capitalize on new opportunities following the discovery of ‘elevated’ levels of germanium at its Kildare zinc-lead project in Ireland....
Discovery of germanium and gallium deposits in Greece presents economic opportunity
Exploration company Rockfire Resources made headlines last summer with the confirmation of deposits of scarce metals, germanium, and gallium, in Greece. Located at Molaoi in...
World’s critical metals germanium and gallium discovered at Molaoi in Greece
Rockfire Resources, a gold and critical minerals explorer, confirmed the presence of high-grade germanium and elevataed gallium in recent drill core from its wholly-owned Molaoi...
China’s dominance of strategic resources
Cobalt and germanium are all both rare ores and vital for the production of everyday items like smartphones, solar panels and electric vehicles. The European...