U.S. Antimony is a monopoly and receives money from the government.Antimony may not be on everyone's radar, but it's one of the most important commodities on the planet. It's a critical mineral that is used in semiconductors, which makes it a foundational piece of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom.China is the main exporter of antimony, and the country has threatened to ban all exports of this critical resource. China opted against banning antimony exports after some pushback, but significant restrictio ...