China exports of germanium, gallium products stall in August

Under the new rules, exporters of germanium and gallium products now need to obtain an export licence for dual-use items and technologies, meaning those with potential military and civilian applications. — Reuters

BEIJING: China’s exports of germanium and gallium products in August plunged to zero, due to new export controls on the two chipmaking metals.

Beijing exported no wrought germanium products last month, compared to 8.63 tonnes in July when volumes more than doubled from June as overseas buyers rushed to lock in supply ahead of the curbs.