The U.S. Geological Survey has invited states to compete for $5 million in cooperative agreements to find critical minerals in mine waste at active and legacy sites. The funding opportunity supports the agency’s efforts to build a national mine-waste inventory. Full story.
Read MoreThe Chinese Commerce Ministry announced a ban on exports of gallium, germanium, antimony and other key high-tech materials to the United States, effective immediately, in response to recent chip sanctions, reported The Associated Press. In its latest move, the U.S. Commerce Department added 140 companies to a so-called “entity list” subject to strict export controls on computer chip-making equipment, software…
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In another bid to control critical mineral supply, top graphite producer and exporter China said it will require export permits for some graphite products to protect national security, reported Reuters. It has already imposed similar restrictions on gallium and germanium since 1 August. Full story.
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