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After Gallium and Germanium: China Announces Export Restrictions for Antimony
The export of antimony will soon require licenses. TRADIUM Managing Director Matthias Rüth explains its implications for the raw materials markets.
Germanium and Rhenium Prices Take Off
The technology metals germanium and rhenium have recently become much more expensive. Our article provides background on this development.
E-Mobility in Crisis? A Closer Look at Three Important Car Markets
This market report provides in-depth insights into the vastly different regional developments and highlights the opportunities and challenges of e-mobility.
Indium Price Hits 9-Year High
Indium, which is needed for the coating of touchscreens, for example, has become much more expensive. Find out more about the market dynamics and how indium compares to other technology metals.
Rare Earths: China’s Long Road to Success as a Raw Materials Giant
China’s dominance of the rare earths market is no coincidence but the result of a planned approach by the government to harmonize the industry.
Gallium and Germanium: New Export Figures Confirm Turbulent Year 2023
2023 was an eventful year for gallium and germanium. Export restrictions imposed by China once again demonstrated the strength of the People’s Republic’s market power.
Export Ban on Rare Earth Technologies Comes Into Force in China
China will ban the export of certain rare earth technologies, as was announced at the end of December.
Where Are China’s Export Trends For Gallium and Germanium Heading?
Export controls on gallium and germanium from China came into force in August, and export figures initially fell sharply. Now that a few months have passed, what is the market situation of these metals?
Hafnium: The Current Market Situation of the Technology Metal
The price of hafnium peaked in October 2023. Since then, the price has fallen slightly but remains at a very high level. In this analysis, we classify the current market situation of this technology metal.
Rare Earths in Cars – From Spark Plugs to Air Conditioning Systems
You may know that rare earth metals are used in electric car motors. However, these motors aren’t the only vehicle components where these metals are found.
What Makes Strategic Metal Prices Volatile?
Find out in an expert interview what volatility means, why it affects the markets for strategic metals, and why political decisions can influence prices.
Chinese Export Restrictions Cause Spikes in Technology Metal Prices
Since China’s export controls took effect, gallium and germanium exports have come to a standstill. Prices of these raw materials, and indium, have risen in recent weeks.
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