Germanium
Tracked across 9 events · 677 articles · First seen Mar 08, 2026 · Last active Aug 20, 2026
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International
Impact: Germanium is a domestic Chinese leader in indium phosphide substrate manufacturing, rapidly scaling production capacity and in talks with Chinese officials for export approvals.
Apr 20, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
The Trump administration announced roughly $3 billion in new federal support for critical minerals and battery projects at a State Department roundtable on August 8, 2026. The package includes a $1.4 billion conditional loan from…
Impact: Critical mineral used in infrared sensors; Lockheed is seeking domestic supply.
Mar 08, 2026 · 112 articles
Business
Novo Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: METC, METCB) announced on August 18, 2026, that it has entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Indium Corporation relating to the potential supply of gallium and germanium from…
Impact: Germanium is a critical mineral used in fiber optics, infrared optics, and semiconductors. The MOU aims to establish a potential domestic supply source, which could impact its market dynamics.
Aug 18, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Germanium is expected to be part of the European Union's final mix of critical minerals for stockpiling, reflecting its strategic value and past supply disruptions from China.
May 20, 2026 · 15 articles
International
Impact: Germanium is designated as a strategic mineral by Democratic Republic of the Congo, placing its production and export under enhanced state oversight.
Apr 16, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Impact: DRC holds germanium reserves; outbreak may impact strategic mineral supply.
Jul 06, 2026 · 410 articles
International
Impact: China pledged to issue general licenses valid for exports of rare earths, gallium, germanium, antimony and graphite for the benefit of US end users.
May 07, 2026 · 109 articles
Regulatory
Blue Moon Metals Inc. Inc. announced on August 20, 2026 that the Guyana — Guyana Environmental Protection Agency transferred the Water Pollution Control Permit and Reclamation Permit for its Springer tungsten project in Pershing County,…
Impact: Germanium is a critical metal in one of Blue Moon's other projects, but is not directly affected by this event.
Aug 20, 2026 · 6 articles
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