In 1869, Dmitri Mendeleev fell asleep while organizing chemical elements: and woke up with the periodic tableIn the 1860s, Dmitri Mendeleev revolutionized chemistry by organizing elements into a periodic table. His audacious act of leaving empty sp...
09 May, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
Tata Steel's T V Narendran says India's energy, critical minerals diversification pose new challengesIndia is diversifying its energy and critical mineral sources. This move offers significant economic opportunities as the world seeks trust...
09 Apr, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
There could be a shortage of disc brakes, protective coatings in the U.S and the problem lies with ChinaChina's ban on exporting critical minerals such as gallium, germanium, and antimony to the United States is raising serious concerns.
27 Dec, 2024, 01.08 AM IST
US stares at billions in losses as China bans exports of these rare minerals. All you need to knowThe United States is staring at billions in losses after China recently announced it has banned the exports of three rare minerals- gallium...
07 Dec, 2024, 10.17 AM IST
Beijing bans export of key minerals to US after Washington's chip curbsA commerce ministry order on dual-use items with both military and civilian applications cited national security concerns. The order, which...
04 Dec, 2024, 12.16 AM IST
China export curbs choke off shipments of gallium, germanium for second monthWrought germanium products exports from China was 1kg in September compared to zero in the month before, as per the customs data.
20 Oct, 2023, 09.59 AM IST
China’s grip on germanium gets challenged by new Congo plantThe new Congo plant will be producing germanium, copper, copper and zinc oxide. These will mined out of waster from Big Hill, a nearby tail...
09 Oct, 2023, 09.49 AM IST
China approves export licences for chip materials gallium, germaniumChina unveiled curbs that month on exports of eight gallium and six germanium products, starting from August. It was the latest salvo of an...
21 Sep, 2023, 01.54 PM IST
China says it has received export licence applications for gallium and germaniumChina's Ministry of Commerce is receiving applications for export licenses for gallium and germanium products, which are being reviewed in ...
17 Aug, 2023, 02.24 PM IST
China escalates chip war with new curbs against USChina is escalating its chip war with the United States by imposing export controls on the overseas sales of gallium and germanium, element...
11 Jul, 2023, 01.05 PM IST
Gallium prices jump as buyers lock in supply before China export controlsGallium and germanium play a vital role in various critical industrial sectors such as satellite, solar cells and semiconductors.
10 Jul, 2023, 09.25 AM IST
After TSMC, NXP Semiconductors says no material impact from Chinese export curbsNXP, which is listed on Nasdaq but headuartered in the Netherlands, makes some chips for the auto and communications sectors using gallium ...
06 Jul, 2023, 12.29 PM IST
Germanium, Gallium: What are they used for? Here are some facts about these high-tech strategic materialsChina has announced that it will impose export restrictions on gallium and germanium products from August 1, citing national security inter...
05 Jul, 2023, 10.02 AM IST
What are germanium and gallium? Essential chip-making metals hit by China curbsGallium is used to make gallium arsenide for use in electronics. Only a few companies - one in Europe and the rest in Japan and China - can...
04 Jul, 2023, 06.50 PM IST
China's curbs on chipmaking metals may intensify its trade war with USChina's commerce ministry stated that, starting from August 1, it would exercise control over the exports of eight gallium products and six...
04 Jul, 2023, 11.54 AM IST
China to restrict exports of chipmaking materials as US mulls new curbsChina has announced that it will control the exports of certain metals used in the semiconductor industry, including gallium and germanium ...
04 Jul, 2023, 11.18 AM IST
US firm AXT applying for permits after China restricts chipmaking exportsChina's commerce ministry said it would control exports of eight gallium products and six germanium products from Aug. 1 to protect its nat...
04 Jul, 2023, 10.08 AM IST