China’s Export Controls on Critical Minerals, Processing Technologies and Chemical Inputs: What They Mean for Refiners and Plant Owners
By Gold Miners Club | www.goldminersclub.co | Updated 28 October 2026 Introduction: Beijing Is Now Controlling the Whole Value Chain For years, the critical minerals debate focused on mined ore. In 2026, the conversation has moved downstream. China has layered export licensing, technology bans, extraterritorial rules and, most recently, restrictions on the chemical reagents that […]