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China discovers 35 million tons of a forgotten strategic mineral: Beijing has formidable geopolitical and economic weapon
Beijing's new find may seem like just sand, but it’s poised to shake up global technology supply chains and unsettle ...
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China hits 35 million metric ton high-purity quartz jackpot, can reduce its US reliance
China has discovered two high-purity quartz deposits, one near Qinling, Henan province, and the other in Altay, Xinjiang. The ...
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China Set to End One of Its Last US Dependencies Thanks to 35 Million Tons of High-Purity Quartz Deposit Worth 1.4 Billion Euros
China has announced the discovery of more than 35 million metric tons of high-purity quartz (HPQ) in two regions—Qinling in ...
China discovers new mineral species vital for strategic emerging sectors like semiconductors, photovoltaics
A recent report released by the National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center on Thursday revealed that during the ...
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Mining And Refining: Quartz, Both Natural And Synthetic
Quartz is the second-most abundant mineral in the continental crust ... outcroppings weighing tons down to the grains of beach sand, and as cryptocrystals so small you need a microscope to ...
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China identifies major high-purity quartz deposits for PV industry
China has identified two new high-purity quartz deposits as it seeks to localize supply for solar and semiconductor ...