China's Commerce Ministry has announced that it will impose export restrictions on antimony, a mineral widely used in various products ranging from batteries to weapons. The new export controls are set to take effect on September 15, with the aim of safeguarding China's security and interests while fulfilling its international non-proliferation obligations.
Exporters of antimony will now be required to obtain a license in order to export the mineral in different forms. The extent of the export restrictions has not been clearly defined, but the language used, particularly the reference to 'non-proliferation,' suggests that it may include applications related to weapons.
