比稀土更珍稀！中国锑矿储量世界第一，美国想要我们该卖吗？

Group 1: Rare Earth Elements - Rare earth elements are highly valued non-renewable mineral resources in China, crucial for various industrial applications, especially in metallurgy and manufacturing [1] - China remains the largest country in terms of rare earth reserves and also leads the world in export volume [1] - Due to decades of continuous exports, China's rare earth reserves are depleting, prompting the government to implement policies to strengthen management and monitoring of rare earth exports [1] Group 2: Antimony Mining - Antimony is a hard metal with a high luster, historically used since ancient Egypt, and recognized for its strong corrosion and oxidation resistance [4] - The unique properties of antimony, such as thermal expansion and hardness adjustment, have led to its widespread application in military and industrial developments, including rockets and alloys [6] - Global consumption of antimony ore is approximately 130,000 tons annually, while current global reserves are just over 1 million tons, indicating a potential depletion risk in the coming years [6] Group 3: China's Antimony Resource Management - China is the country with the largest antimony reserves and export volume, and has begun to restrict antimony ore exports to protect this valuable resource [6][8] - The reduction in exports is not aimed at any specific country but is a necessary measure for resource protection, with significant cuts initiated in 2020 [8] - The U.S. has historically relied on imports for antimony, having ceased domestic mining two decades ago, and is now facing challenges due to China's export restrictions [8]