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China Restricts Exports on Two Chip Metals, Raising Supply Chain Concerns

Exiger Perspectives

Bauxite is mined in quantities matching Chinese output by countries like Australia and Guinea. Gallium can also be obtained from bauxite, an ore that is the world’s main source of aluminium. China’s restriction on the metals adds to other trade issues with China that pose risks to many supply chains now. This includes the U.S.

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A Reflection on Supply Chain Digitization Trends in the Metal Industry

o9 Solutions

There is not a single day without the metals industry making the headlines: from the Guinea coup to price volatility, to the semiconductor crisis impacting the automotive industry and consequently reducing the demand for metal manufacturers. Supply chain leaders will more easily be able to quantify the target impact on a limited scope (e.g.,