Antimony Emerges as Strategic Growth Play in $4B+ Critical Minerals Market

Antimony is starting to get a lot more attention in the critical minerals industry, especially as governments focus on securing materials needed for defense and advanced technology. The metal is used to strengthen ammunition and military alloys, and it’s a key ingredient in flame-retardant materials that protect electronics, vehicles, and aircraft wiring. Antimony is also used in semiconductors, infrared sensors, …

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US invites proposals to boost supply of tungsten and 12 other critical minerals

The US military is seeking proposals to expand domestic production of 13 critical minerals used in defense and high‑tech applications. The initiative aims to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains amid heightened geopolitical tensions and growing risks to global commodities trade. Key takeaways: The US military is seeking proposals to expand domestic production of 13 critical minerals vital for defense …

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Central Asia’s tungsten test: Can Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan redraw US-China critical minerals map?

Explore Kazakhstan’s critical minerals role in the global tungsten market amid changing supply chains and rising prices. Key takeaways: Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are emerging as key players in tungsten supply, challenging China’s dominance amid rising prices and export controls The US and China are heavily investing in Central Asia’s tungsten projects, with strategic partnerships and government-backed initiatives Tungsten’s critical role …

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Tungsten surges to 12-year high as world enters a new ‘black gold’ race

View: Source Global tungsten markets are experiencing one of the strongest upcycles in more than a decade. Market data as of December shows broad-based price increases across major tungsten products. The price of tungsten ore has climbed nearly 150 per cent since the start of the year, lifting tungsten prices to their highest levels since 2013. The primary catalyst behind the …

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Yttrium is Latest Rare Earth Concern as Global Supplies Fall

View: Source Traders report a ‘scramble’ for yttrium, used in chips and jet engines; prices have soared 4,400% this year and China has sent no yttrium to the US since April. Another rare earth crisis may be looming as global supplies of the element yttrium have sunk due to China’s export restrictions. The price of yttrium has shot up by 4,400% …

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China Stops Most Antimony Exports But Rare Earth Sales to US Soar

View: Source China’s crackdown on the smuggling and trans-shipment of critical minerals hit exports of antimony and germanium in June even as rare earth magnet shipments jumped sharply thanks to a deal with Washington. China’s trade of critical minerals and rare earths remained mixed in June with a near-collapse in exports of antimony and germanium despite a significant revival in shipments …

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