china rare earths

Explained: How China gained rare earths dominance — and what it means for the US

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China’s decades-long dominance in rare earth elements, crucial for defense and technology, stems from extensive investment across the entire supply chain. Recent export curbs have ...

China’s rare earths move: Trump’s hopes of full restrictions rollback might be shattered – here’s why

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China is introducing a new licensing system for rare earth exports, aiming for a faster and easier process. While this offers longer validity and potentially ...

‘Alerted everyone’: US treasury secy Scott Bessent slams China over rare earth controls; calls it a ‘real mistake’

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized China’s rare earth export restrictions as a “mistake” that “weaponized” the vital minerals. Beijing’s move alerted the world to ...

China tightens supply: India’s auto industry seeks govt help on rare earth magnet imports; key EV parts impacted

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The Indian automobile industry is seeking government intervention to expedite Chinese approvals for rare earth magnet imports, crucial for electric vehicles and car components. Restrictions ...