1 Jan 2023
Processing Expansion for Germanium in China
Yunnan Chihong announced plans to expand downstream germanium product manufacturing, targeting increased output for infrared and fiber‑optic markets.
China trade
Germanium Oxide
Market intelligence
Relevant Events
1 Jun 2022
Processing Startup for Germanium in China
Yunnan Chihong began producing optical‑fiber‑grade germanium tetrachloride in June 2022, marking the start of a new downstream product line.
1 Oct 2021
Ownership Change for Germanium in China
The Yunnan Provincial government auctioned 4,660 kg of germanium stocks to Anhui Guangzhi Technology Co. Ltd., transferring ownership of the material.
1 Aug 2021
Processing Startup for Germanium in China
Yunnan Kaiyu Optoelectronic Technology Co. began germanium metal production, adding capacity to China’s domestic supply.
1 Jan 2021
Processing Shutdown for Germanium in China
Xinlingol Mengdong Germanium Technology Co. announced the permanent shutdown of its germanium metal production due to high costs.
Oct 2019
Other for Germanium in China
In October 2019, Kunming Rongke New Material purchased 92,310 kg of germanium from the collapsed Fanya Metal Exchange via auction, temporarily boosting its inventory and influencing supply dynamics.
1 Dec 2017
Other for Germanium in China
In December 2017, reports indicated FME metal stocks could be actioned off in 2018 following a legal case, potentially impacting germanium availability.
1 Dec 2017
Processing Expansion for Germanium in China
Yunnan Germanium completed an expansion project in 2017, increasing its germanium tetrachloride production capacity.
1 Dec 2017
Regulatory Change for Germanium in China
Stricter environmental protection requirements in China limited domestic raw‑material sources for germanium producers, affecting supply.
1 Oct 2016
Regulatory Change for Germanium in China
The Chinese government granted a $744,000 subsidy to Yunnan Lincang Xinyuan Germanium Industrial Co., supporting development of value‑added germanium products.
1 Mar 2016
Regulatory Change for Germanium in China
China’s State Reserve Bureau planned to purchase 30,000 kg of germanium for its national stockpile in March 2016, indicating continued government stockpiling.
1 Jan 2016
Regulatory Change for Germanium in China
Chinese mines reduced or suspended germanium concentrate production in 2016 due to low prices and stricter environmental protection regulations.
1 Dec 2015
Other for Germanium in China
The Fanya Metal Exchange collapsed in late 2015, disrupting market liquidity for germanium stocks.
1 Dec 2015
Regulatory Change for Germanium in China
The Fanya Metal Exchange collapsed and its assets were seized by Kunming police in late 2015, disrupting local germanium supply chains.
2015
Other for Germanium in China
The Fanya Metal Exchange, which held large germanium inventories, collapsed in late 2015, disrupting market liquidity and potentially affecting global germanium supply chains.
1 Jan 2014
Other for Germanium in China
Yunnan Germanium Corp. announced plans to produce 30 t of germanium metal in 2014 and to expand capacity for infrared lens production, indicating a strategic shift toward downstream products.
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