1 Jan 2022
Processing Expansion for Gallium in China
China increased primary low‑purity gallium production capacity by 100 kg t yr⁻¹ in 2022 to 750 kg t yr⁻¹, expanding output.
China production
Gallium
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1 Jan 2020
Other for Gallium in China
COVID‑19 pandemic in 2020 caused Chinese gallium producers to slow or shut down operations, reducing supply.
1 Jan 2019
Regulatory Change for Gallium in China
China imposed environmental restrictions on bauxite production in 2019, increasing gallium extraction costs.
1 Jan 2016
Processing Expansion for Gallium in China
China expanded primary low‑grade gallium production capacity to 600 t / yr in 2016, increasing global supply potential.
2014
Processing Expansion for Gallium in China
China expanded low‑grade gallium production capacity from about 140 t/yr in 2010 to roughly 550 t/yr in 2014, boosting global gallium supply.
1 Jan 2012
Processing Expansion for Gallium in China
China expanded primary gallium production capacity to 350 metric tons in 2012, up from 280 metric tons in 2011, supporting its LED industry growth.
1 Jan 2012
Regulatory Change for Gallium in China
The Chinese government enacted policies to stimulate LED lighting demand, indirectly increasing gallium consumption in the country.
1 Jan 2011
Other for Gallium in China
China launched a national LED lighting program to achieve widespread LED adoption, boosting domestic gallium consumption.
1 Jan 2011
Processing Startup for Gallium in China
China invested heavily in LED manufacturing infrastructure, expanding gallium usage in its domestic market.
2011
Processing Expansion for Gallium in China
Chinese gallium production capacity expanded dramatically in 2011 (and continued in 2012) due to expectations of a strong LED market that later failed to materialize.
1 Jan 2010
Processing Expansion for Gallium in China
China expanded primary gallium production capacity in 2010, boosting output.
7 Aug 2008
Project Delay for Gallium in China
Anadigics delayed construction of its new 6‑inch GaAs IC wafer fabrication plant in Jiangsu Province, slowing potential Chinese GaAs production.
Oct 2007
Processing Startup for Gallium in China
Century Epitech completed the first stage of a large epitaxial wafer and chip production facility in Shenzhen, China, to supply GaAs components.
1 Jul 2007
Other for Gallium in China
A U.S. GaAs substrate manufacturer in China agreed with the Utah refiner to supply 1,000 kg/month of pure gallium from July 2007, establishing a new supply channel to its China subsidiary.
Jul 2007
Processing Expansion for Gallium in China
AXT Inc. increased GaAs wafer production capacity in China by 40% during Q3 2007, boosting supply for electronic devices.
Jul 2007
Processing Startup for Gallium in China
Anadigics began construction of a new 6‑inch GaAs IC wafer fab in Jiangsu Province, China, targeting the Asian wireless market.
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