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Seoul Viosys starts mass production of rare-earth-free white micro LEDs

Commenters question whether gallium replaces one supply risk with another

3 Nov 1 1:11 PM · 10d ago · 1 comment · 1 source · development 3 of 5

HN commenters note that removing rare earths does not remove critical-mineral exposure, since gallium production is overwhelmingly concentrated in China, reigniting debate over Western manufacturing dependence on Chinese supply chains.

Commenters question whether gallium replaces one supply risk with another
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“China accounted for 99% of worldwide primary low-purity gallium production.”

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