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By Rhod Mackenzie

Russia is actively increasing the production of a strategically important resource – helium. Currently, the largest market players are the USA, Qatar and Algeria. However, in the coming years, the balance of power may change significantly. According to scientists, by 2030 Russia...

By Rhod Mackenzie

China's decision to enforce export controls on specific sensitive graphite items has alerted officials and companies in the West, particularly in countries such as the United States and Japan, who are trying to assess the potential impact. The regulatory measures will take effect...

By Rhod Mackenzie

US measures to restrict chip exports to China violate market rules and will lead to the fragmentation of the global semiconductor market, said Chinese commerce ministry spokesman He Yadong.

In early September, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said the US would be as strict...