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Australia will prioritize antimony, gallium and rare earth elements as part of its $802 million strategic reserve, as its treasurer prepares to join a G7 meeting to discuss critical minerals. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/12/markets/australia-antimony-gallium-rare-earths/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon

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The Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security said it will take part in a joint study for gallium production in Australia to try and ensure a stable supply of the critical mineral used to make semiconductors. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/05/japan/japan-gallium-australia-study/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon

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Unusually large quantities of antimony — a metal used in batteries, chips and flame retardants — have poured into the United States from Thailand and Mexico since China barred U.S. shipments last year. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/07/09/us-minerals-china-export-ban/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon

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Chinese curbs on exports of three niche metals to the U.S. have already rattled the market. Now, a bigger clampdown looks set to have far-reaching ramifications for American defense and chipmaking industries. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/12/23/markets/metal-markets-chinese-clampdown/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon