Roundup – Critical Raw Materials News of Week 35
This week, the U.S. Geological Survey released its draft 2025 Critical Minerals List, adding six commodities including silver and copper.
Roundup – Critical Raw Materials News of Week 35
Brian Hendrich
From Gap Filler to Key Raw Material: 150 Years of Gallium
From Gap Filler to Key Raw Material: 150 Years of Gallium
The strategic metal was first discovered in 1875 and named after Gallia, the Latin name for France.
USGS Publishes Draft 2025 Critical Minerals List
USGS Publishes Draft 2025 Critical Minerals List
New additions to the list are potash, silicon, copper, silver, rhenium, and lead. Arsenic and tellurium to be removed.
Roundup – Critical Raw Materials News of Week 34
Roundup – Critical Raw Materials News of Week 34
The Chinese customs authorities published detailed July export data this week.
China Tightens Control of Its Domestic Rare Earth Sector
China Tightens Control of Its Domestic Rare Earth Sector
New set of rules replaces the 2012 version, giving the central government more information and control over the industry.
U.S. Expands Critical Minerals Strategy With New Stockpiles
U.S. Expands Critical Minerals Strategy With New Stockpiles
The largest ammunition base in the world could host strategic reserves of critical raw materials.