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China Tightens Grip on Critical Minerals with New Export Curbs


Photo by FMT
Photo by FMT

Summary


  • China has proposed further export restrictions on technology used to process critical minerals like lithium and gallium.

  • The export curbs aim to retain China’s dominance in the global lithium market, which is crucial for electric vehicle (EV) battery production.

  • These measures could impact Western lithium producers and Chinese battery makers, such as CATL and Gotion, as they expand overseas.


 

China’s Ministry of Commerce has proposed additional export restrictions on technology used to process critical minerals such as lithium and gallium. These minerals are essential for the production of electric vehicle (EV) batteries and other high-tech applications. The proposed measures are part of China’s strategy to maintain its stronghold on the global supply chain for battery components.

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