China's Antimony Ore Imports Plunge in July 2026, Data Shows

5N Plus plans to expand its St. George, Utah facility by approximately 50%, with completion targeted for H2 2027. The site transforms indium antimonide and other specialty materials into semiconductor materials, wafers, substrates and selected components, with recovery, purification and crystal-growth capabilities. New equipment will be installed progressively, but InSb-specific capacity was not disclosed; the 50% figure refers to the facility expansion, not indium demand.

SMM news on Sep 21: Customs data shows China’s imports of other antimony ores and concentrates stood at 4,384.13 tonnes in August 2026. The import volume continued to drop sharply compared with July’s 5,400.89 tonnes.

Customs data shows that China exported 170 tonnes of antimony oxide in August 2026. On a month-on-month basis, the figure represents an increase from July’s export volume of 135 tonnes.