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31 Dec 2025

Resource Revision for Feldspar in China

Resource Revision China Feldspar

Revised 2024 production figures for China based on company and government reports, confirming the production at 3,700,000 metric tons.

Apr 2025

Processing Expansion for Manganese in China

Processing Expansion China Manganese

The company announced plans to expand the LMFP plant to 100,000‑t/yr, aiming to become the world’s largest LMFP production facility and significantly boost future manganese‑based lithium battery supply.

Apr 2025

Processing Startup for Manganese in China

Processing Startup China Manganese

Baiyin Shidai Ruixiang New Material began commercial production of a 20,000‑t/yr lithium ferro‑manganese phosphate (LMFP) plant in Gansu province, increasing domestic manganese‑based lithium battery material output.

1 Jan 2025

Mine Restart for Aluminum in China

Mine Restart China Aluminum

China smelters in several provinces resumed production or completed upgrades in 2025, including new potlines, enhancing domestic output.

1 Dec 2024

Export Restriction for Antimony in China

Export Restriction China Antimony

China banned all antimony exports to the United States, imposing a complete export ban and restricting US market access.

1 Aug 2024

Export Restriction for Antimony in China

Export Restriction China Antimony

China required export license applications for all antimony products, tightening export controls and impacting global antimony supply chains.

29 May 2024

Reserve Revision for Cobalt in China

Reserve Revision China Cobalt

China State Reserve Bureau announced a plan to stockpile 15,000 t of cobalt metal for 2023, expanding strategic reserves and potentially affecting global supply.

Mar 2024

Mine Closure for Fluorspar in China

Mine Closure China Fluorspar

China conducted safety inspections and upgrades from March to August, halting fluorspar mining operations and constraining supply.

1 Jan 2024

Processing Expansion for Cobalt in China

Processing Expansion China Cobalt

China expanded its cobalt refining capacity throughout 2024, boosting domestic production of refined cobalt.

1 Jan 2024

Reserve Revision for Antimony in China

Reserve Revision China Antimony

Chinese government revised antimony reserves based on new reports, updating reserve estimates for China.

2024

Regulatory Change for Fluorspar in China

Regulatory Change China Fluorspar

China eliminated the 3% import tax on low‑arsenic fluorspar, boosting imports by 55% in the first half of 2024.

2024

Reserve Revision for Diatomite in China

Reserve Revision China Diatomite

China’s diatomite reserves were revised upward based on recent government reports.

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