Exactly one year ago, China implemented export restrictions on gallium and germanium. The restrictions were based on the grounds of national security. Both technology metals are considered dual-use goods, meaning they can be used for both civilian and military...
Taiwanese designer dresses athletes in germanium fabric. Taiwan is not only an important location for the production of state-of-the-art computer chips but also home to an innovative textile industry. You could see this for yourself last week at the opening ceremony...
Government representatives agree to work together more closely in strategic sectors such as rare earths and renewable energies. Semiconductors, critical minerals, artificial intelligence: India and the United Kingdom want to strengthen their cooperation in certain...
High investments and international cooperations: Fraunhofer study shows what is required to achieve the goals of the Critical Raw Materials Act. With the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), the European Union has enshrined raw materials supply security in law for the...
Export restrictions for the two technology metals, gallium and germanium, were imposed in China almost one year ago. These metals are required for LED applications, chips, and fiber optic cables. As exports came to a brief standstill shortly after the restrictions...
The export of gallium from China increased significantly in April compared to the previous month, according to figures from the Chinese customs authorities. 5,182 kilograms of the technology metal were exported, an increase of 327% compared to March. However, this...
