Mar 2024
Mine Closure for Fluorspar in China
China conducted safety inspections and upgrades from March to August, halting fluorspar mining operations and constraining supply.
China trade
Fluorspar (>97% Caf)
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Relevant Events
2024
Regulatory Change for Fluorspar in China
China eliminated the 3% import tax on low‑arsenic fluorspar, boosting imports by 55% in the first half of 2024.
2024
Reserve Revision for Fluorspar in China
China’s fluorspar reserves were revised upward to 86,000 tons based on recent company and government reports.
2024
Trade Agreement for Fluorspar in China
China’s fluorspar imports surged 55% in the first half of 2024, primarily from Mongolia, reflecting supply constraints.
1 Dec 2018
Reserve Revision for Fluorspar in China
Chinese fluorspar reserves were revised based on updated government data.
Dec 2014
Mine Opening for Fluorspar in China
Hunan Nonferrous Metals Corporation Ltd. and Hunan Nonferrous Metals Investment Ltd. established the Jinsha Fluorite Company, a joint venture to recover fluorspar from the Huangshaping Mine tailings and plan annual production of 58,000 t of acid‑grade and 38,000 t of low‑grade fluorspar.
1 Jan 2012
Regulatory Change for Fluorspar in China
The WTO Appellate Body affirmed that China’s export restraints on fluorspar were inconsistent with WTO obligations, invalidating the restrictions.
Jan 2012
Regulatory Change for Fluorspar in China
WTO Appellate Body affirmed a panel's July 2011 decision that China's fluorspar export restraints violated WTO rules.
1 Sep 2011
Regulatory Change for Fluorspar in China
China appealed a WTO ruling that its export restrictions on fluorspar were inconsistent with WTO rules.
Sep 2011
Regulatory Change for Fluorspar in China
China appealed a WTO ruling that its export restrictions on fluorspar were inconsistent with WTO rules.
Oct 2005
Export Restriction for Fluorspar in China
China issued a 2006 export quota limiting fluorspar exports to 710,000 t, tightening supply availability.
Jun 2005
Export Restriction for Fluorspar in China
Second round of export quota bidding for fluorspar held in June 2005, allocating 225,000 t for agreement bidding and 150,000 t for open bidding.
1 May 2005
Regulatory Change for Fluorspar in China
China eliminated its 5% export rebate on fluorspar, increasing costs for exporters.
1 May 2005
Regulatory Change for Fluorspar in China
China's Ministry of Finance repealed the 5% export rebate for fluorspar, increasing export prices.
1 Jan 2005
Export Restriction for Fluorspar in China
China maintained its 2005 fluorspar export quota at 750,000 t/yr, regulating supply to global markets.
2005
Accident for Fluorspar in China
Another liquefaction‑affected fluorspar cargo ship was abandoned and subsequently grounded on the China coast.
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