China imposes export restrictions for critical minerals used by thin-film PV industry

Beijing's latest restrictions on critical minerals could disrupt supply chains and increase costs for US-based thin-film solar giant First Solar. China's Ministry of Commerce and General Administration of Customs jointly announced on February 4 that the country will impose export controls on tungsten, tellurium, bismuth, molybdenum, and indium. The decision, approved by the State Council, is intended to safeguard national security, protect strategic resources, and fulfill international non-proliferation obligations, according to the official statement. Exporters of these materials must now obtain ...

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