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  1. RESEARCH · SCMP — Tech English(EN) ·

    EU picks tungsten, rare earths, gallium for first critical mineral stockpile

    The European Union is planning to create its first joint stockpile of critical minerals, including tungsten, rare earths, and gallium, to lessen its dependence on China. This initiative is part of a broader effort by Western nations to secure supply chains for elements essential to defense, technology, and the energy transition. The EU is also in discussions with major ports like Rotterdam to house these strategic reserves. AI

    EU picks tungsten, rare earths, gallium for first critical mineral stockpile

    IMPACT Secures supply chains for minerals vital to semiconductor manufacturing and advanced technologies.

  2. RESEARCH · 36氪 (36Kr) 中文(ZH) · · [2 sources]

    Ministry of Commerce: The Chinese government lawfully and regularly implements export controls on rare earths and other critical minerals, and reviews license applications that are compliant and for civilian use.

    China's Ministry of Commerce announced that the country will implement export controls on critical minerals like rare earths, while still reviewing applications for compliant and civilian use. This move comes as part of preliminary trade discussions with the United States, where both sides aim to address mutual concerns and ensure global supply chain stability. In a separate development, Chinese airlines are set to acquire 200 Boeing aircraft, with the US committed to providing necessary engine and parts support. AI

    IMPACT This policy decision on critical minerals could impact the supply chain for AI hardware manufacturing, potentially affecting production costs and availability.

  3. COMMENTARY · Mastodon — sigmoid.social English(EN) · · [12 sources]

    Critical Minerals AI Supply Chain: Who Controls the Future Six chokepoints control every GPU, HBM chip, and data center cooling system. China processes 90% of r

    Six critical chokepoints in the AI supply chain, from raw materials to finished chips, are dominated by China. The country processes 90% of rare earths, highlighting its significant control over the production of GPUs, HBM chips, and data center cooling systems essential for AI development. AI

    Critical Minerals AI Supply Chain: Who Controls the Future Six chokepoints control every GPU, HBM chip, and data center cooling system. China processes 90% of r

    IMPACT Highlights geopolitical risks and resource dependencies in AI hardware production, potentially impacting future development and accessibility.