Germanium
Business
Scarce Metals Germanium and Gallium Confirmed in Greece
The existence of deposits of scarce metals germanium and gallium in Greece was confirmed by exploration company Rockfire Resources last summer after its drill at Molaoi in the Peloponnese.
The London-listed metal exploration company says that the discovered high-grade germanium...
Europe
Metal Wars: China Restricts Exports of Gallium and Germanium
China’s Ministry of Commerce and China Customs recently announced export controls on gallium and germanium products (including compounds), effective August 1.
This action, aimed at “safeguarding national security and interests,” according to Chinese officials, has stirred global panic within various...
Environment
Scarce and Valuable Metal Germanium Discovered in Greece
The critical metal germanium was discovered near the town of Molaoi in southern Greece the precious and base metal exploration company Rockfire Resources PLC announced on Monday.
The London-listed metal-exploration company said the presence of germanium was discovered during laboratory...