China's metal curbs could encourage supply chain diversification
While China produces the majority of the world's gallium and germanium, it is not the only producer.
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While China produces the majority of the world's gallium and germanium, it is not the only producer.
China's Metal Export Curbs Could Prompt Supply Chain Diversification China's recent restrictions on the export of gallium and germanium, two metals
China recently announced that it would limit exports of products which are made from the minor metals of germanium and gallium in order to protect national security.
China’s decision this week to restrict exports of some strategic metals has prompted more companies to re-think their reliance on the world’s No. 2 economy at a time when mounting geopolitical tensions have fed fears that more curbs could be coming.
SHANGHAI/STOCKHOLM/WASHINGTON, July 6 - C hina's decision this week to restrict exports of some strategic metals has prompted more companies to re-think their reliance...