1 Dec 2024
Export Restriction for Antimony in China
China banned all antimony exports to the United States, imposing a complete export ban and restricting US market access.
Antimony production
Antimony
Antimony is a metal element primarily mined from stibnite (Sb2S3) ore. China, Russia, and Tajikistan are the largest producers of antimony. Due to its chemical properties, it's rarely found in its pure form but often combined with other elements like sulfur and oxygen. The majority of antimony is used as a flame retardant in various products, including clothing, electronics, and building materials. It also plays a crucial role in lead-acid batteries and the production of type metal for printing. Additionally, antim...
Antimony is a metal element primarily mined from stibnite (Sb2S3) ore. China, Russia, and Tajikistan are the largest producers of antimony. Due to its chemical properties, it's rarely found in its pure form but often combined with other elements like sulfur and oxygen.
The majority of antimony is used as a flame retardant in various products, including clothing, electronics, and building materials. It also plays a crucial role in lead-acid batteries and the production of type metal for printing. Additionally, antimony compounds are used in medicines, pigments, and ceramic enamels.
In its pure form, antimony is a silvery-white, brittle solid with a hexagonal crystal structure. However, natural antimony often contains small amounts of other elements such as copper, iron, lead, and silver. It's highly malleable and can be melted and cast into various shapes, making it useful in the manufacture of alloys for added strength, hardness, and heat resistance.
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1 Aug 2024
Export Restriction for Antimony in China
China required export license applications for all antimony products, tightening export controls and impacting global antimony supply chains.
1 Feb 2024
Other for Antimony in United States
U.S. Department of Defense conditionally awarded additional funding to an Idaho mining company to reestablish a domestic antimony source, supporting domestic production.
1 Jan 2024
Reserve Revision for Antimony in China
Chinese government revised antimony reserves based on new reports, updating reserve estimates for China.
1 Jan 2024
Reserve Revision for Antimony in Vietnam
Vietnamese government revised antimony reserves based on new reports, updating reserve estimates for Vietnam.
1 Oct 2021
Other for Antimony in Global
Refined antimony price spiked to $6.65 per pound in October 2021 amid supply constraints.
9 Aug 2021
Trade Agreement for Antimony in United States
Perpetua Resources Corp. entered a supply agreement with Ambri Inc. to provide antimony from the Stibnite Gold Project for its liquid‑metal battery development.
4 May 2021
Processing Startup for Antimony in United States
Perpetua Resources Corp. signed a collaboration agreement with U.S. Antimony Corp. to explore processing antimony concentrate from the Stibnite Gold Project at USAC facilities.
15 Jan 2021
Regulatory Change for Antimony in United States
U.S. federal agencies mandated immediate cleanup of contaminated conditions at Idaho's abandoned Stibnite mining district, imposing regulatory compliance for the project.
1 Jan 2021
Infrastructure Disruption for Antimony in Global
Worldwide shipping delays amplified the raw‑material shortage, constraining refined antimony supply.
1 Jan 2021
Mine Closure for Antimony in China
Chinese antimony mines temporarily shut down for environmental audits and COVID‑19 containment, reducing raw‑material supply.
1 Jan 2021
Mine Closure for Antimony in Russia
Russia’s Olimpiada Mine reduced antimony production to 2,500 t in 2021, a significant decline from 11,000 t in 2020, impacting global supply.
1 Jan 2021
Natural Disaster for Antimony in China
The COVID‑19 pandemic disrupted China’s antimony ore supply chain from Burma, Russia, and Tajikistan, leading to higher prices and supply uncertainty.
1 Jan 2021
Reserve Revision for Antimony in Australia
Australian antimony reserves were revised upward based on government and industry reports.
1 Jan 2021
Reserve Revision for Antimony in Burma
Burma antimony reserves were revised upward following updated government and industry assessments.
1 Jan 2021
Reserve Revision for Antimony in China
China’s antimony mine production fell 38 % in 2021 due to lower‑grade ores and declining reserves, shrinking domestic output.
2 Dec 2020
Mine Opening for Antimony in United States
Midas Gold Corp. completed a feasibility study for its Stibnite Gold Project in Idaho, indicating a potential future antimony mine opening.
Dec 2020
Other for Antimony in United States
In December 2020, Midas Gold Corp. announced the completion of a feasibility study for its Stibnite Gold Project in Idaho, indicating potential antimony recovery of up to 53,500 t over the mine life.
2020
Other for Antimony in Oman
In 2020, the joint venture partners of the Oman Antimony Roaster project agreed to continue funding the smelter, sustaining its development.
2020
Processing Shutdown for Antimony in Oman
In 2020, cost overruns and technical problems reduced the Oman Antimony Roaster smelter's operating capacity, limiting antimony output.
Jul 2019
Processing Startup for Antimony in Oman
The Oman Antimony Roaster smelter began production in July 2019, marking the commencement of antimony processing in the country.
1 Oct 2017
Mine Restart for Antimony in China
Following successful antipollution checks, private antimony producers in China resumed operations in fall 2017.
1 Jan 2017
Regulatory Change for Antimony in China
China lifted its antimony export quota and replaced it with an export license system, altering export controls.
1 Jan 2016
Regulatory Change for Antimony in China
China introduced stricter environmental controls for antimony production, prompting many large producers to reduce output.
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