Roundup – Critical Raw Materials News of Week 17
China released its second batch of March export data this week, revealing a sharp drop in gallium and germanium shipments to historic lows.
Roundup – Critical Raw Materials News of Week 17
Brian Hendrich
New Executive Order Aims to Boost U.S. Access to Deep-Sea Minerals
New Executive Order Aims to Boost U.S. Access to Deep-Sea Minerals
The order seeks to boost deep-sea mineral exploration, mining, and processing.
U.S. Fast-Tracks “First Wave” of 10 Critical Minerals Projects
U.S. Fast-Tracks “First Wave” of 10 Critical Minerals Projects
The move aims to strengthen domestic supply chains and reduce reliance on foreign sources.
China: Gallium and Germanium Exports Plummet in March
China: Gallium and Germanium Exports Plummet in March
Chinese exports of the minor metals gallium and germanium fell sharply in March
MP Materials Suspends Rare Earth Sales to China Amid Tariff Woes
MP Materials Suspends Rare Earth Sales to China Amid Tariff Woes
The company cites lack of commercial viability; Chinese offtaker sees little impact.
Roundup – Critical Raw Materials News of Week 16
Roundup – Critical Raw Materials News of Week 16
Once again, geopolitics stood center stage this week.