Commodities
Gallium Rises to Highest Since 2011 Following China Export Curbs
- Metal has applications in semiconductors and TV screens
- Prices assessed by Fastmarkets reached $595 per kilogram
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Prices for gallium — a metal used in semiconductors and advanced technology — jumped to their highest level since 2011 following export restrictions recently imposed by China.
Gallium prices assessed by Fastmarkets rose to $595 per kilogram on Friday, a 17% increase over the previous level on Dec. 11.