1 Jan 2019
Tariff Change for Gallium in United States
The United States imposed higher import tariffs on gallium from China in 2019, restricting imports and impacting U.S. supply chains.
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Rare Earth Metals
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Relevant Events
1 Jan 2019
Tariff Change for Gallium in United States
U.S. imposed higher tariffs on Chinese gallium exports, reducing U.S. imports in 2019.
1 Jan 2018
Other for Gallium in United States
U.S. gallium stockpiling increased in 2018 in anticipation of possible Chinese tariffs, altering inventory levels and market dynamics.
2012
Ownership Change for Gallium in United States
A Colorado‑based rare‑earth mining company acquired the parent company of the largest gallium refiner in Canada and the United States, strengthening its rare‑metal processing capabilities.
6 Sep 2011
Processing Startup for Gallium in United States
Global Solar Energy Inc. commissioned a new CIGS factory in Tucson, enhancing U.S. gallium processing capacity.
30 Aug 2011
Ownership Change for Gallium in United States
Neo Material Technologies acquired an 80 % stake in Gallium Compounds LLC, consolidating control of gallium trichloride manufacturing.
11 Apr 2011
Other for Gallium in United States
The U.S. Department of Energy awarded $57 million to SUNSHOT for advanced PV manufacturing, encouraging gallium‑based solar technologies.
1 Jan 2011
Other for Gallium in United States
Northrop Grumman received a $8.9 million DARPA contract to develop GaN‑based RF transmitters, supporting U.S. gallium technology development.
1 Jan 2011
Other for Gallium in United States
TriQuint began Phase 2 of its DARPA NEXT program, aiming to double operating frequencies of GaN devices.
1 Jan 2011
Processing Startup for Gallium in United States
TriQuint Semiconductor opened a 6‑inch GaAs wafer production facility in Texas, expanding U.S. gallium processing capacity.
10 Oct 2008
Project Delay for Gallium in United States
Gold Canyon Resources suspended the prefeasibility study of its Cordero Gallium Project in Nevada due to financial market turmoil and rising chemical costs, halting progress on a potential source of gallium.
18 Jun 2008
Processing Startup for Gallium in United States
TriQuint launched a GaN foundry service, marking the first industry‑wide GaN fabrication facility and boosting GaN substrate supply.
23 May 2008
Ownership Change for Gallium in United States
TriQuint Semiconductor acquired WJ Communications Inc., expanding its RF/microwave design capabilities and potentially increasing GaAs-related demand.
13 May 2008
Processing Shutdown for Gallium in United States
Freescale Semiconductor announced the closure of its Tempe, AZ GaAs wafer fabrication facility, reducing U.S. GaAs output capacity.
4 Apr 2008
Processing Expansion for Gallium in United States
AXT Inc. announced a 25% expansion of its 6‑inch GaAs substrate production capacity in Fremont, CA, raising U.S. GaAs output.
3 Mar 2008
Project Delay for Gallium in United States
RFMD postponed construction of its planned $103 million 6‑inch post‑epitaxial processing plant in Greensboro, delaying expansion of GaAs wafer production.
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