China Bans Export To U.S. Of Critical A&D Minerals

China has banned the export to the U.S. of gallium, germanium and antimony, critical minerals that all play integral roles in aerospace and defense.

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China banned the export of gallium, germanium and antimony to the U.S. on Dec. 3, directly targeting critical minerals integral to the aerospace and defense industry. Gallium nitride technology—known for its ability to outperform silicon in terms of speed, power handling and resistance to extreme...
Matthew Fulco

Matthew Fulco is Business Editor for Aviation Week, focusing on commercial aerospace and defense.

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