Of roughly 3,000 U.S. weapon systems analysed in a new Special Competitive Studies Project white paper, 1,400 contain components using antimony, gallium, germanium or tungsten. China controls up to 99% of refined gallium and about 68% of refined germanium, according to the report.
The Virginia-class submarine alone carries more than 300 critical parts containing these elements.
Cerro de Pasco Resources is evaluating the Quiulacocha tailings in Peru, which contain gallium and indium alongside silver, zinc and lead.
Read the full article from The War Zone: twz.com/news-features/…
The Virginia-class submarine alone carries more than 300 critical parts containing these elements.
Cerro de Pasco Resources is evaluating the Quiulacocha tailings in Peru, which contain gallium and indium alongside silver, zinc and lead.
Read the full article from The War Zone: twz.com/news-features/…