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China will retain its dominance in rare earths

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CHINA

As tensions build between Beijing and Western governments, Beijing may increasingly be tempted to weaponise its dominance. It could limit supplies in response to sanctions and…

Securing new non-China rare earths will be challenging

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INTERNATIONAL

The rare earth ores China imports from the United States will face a 25% rate, however, reducing the attractiveness of processing the material in China. The rare earth…

China’s control of rare earths will take a new form

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CHINA

Ten years after first imposing export restrictions on these metals, China's dominance has shifted but not waned. President Xi Jinping's visit to a rare earth magnet factory at the…

Rare-earth diversification will rise in Western states

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INTERNATIONAL

Japan and United States have markedly reduced their dependence on Chinese rare earths since the mid-2000s -- signposting the future of supply dynamics for critical minerals whose…

Rare-earth diversification may boost African producers

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AFRICA

This growing demand will place African countries in an unusually strong bargaining position in negotiations over access to these commodities.

China may restrict rare earth exports, but not rashly

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CHINA

CHINA: China could restrict rare earth exports

Australian challenge to China rare earths likely

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AUSTRALIA

Rare earths mining in Australia and globally.

Swedish discovery boosts EU rare earth hopes

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SWEDEN

SWEDEN: Rare earth finding boosts EU hopes

Japan's 'economic security' may conceal protectionism

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JAPAN

It focuses on strengthening the security of key infrastructure, reinforcing supply chain stability, facilitating public-private cooperation on developing innovative technology and…

Asteroid mining becomes a serious proposition

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INTERNATIONAL

Asteroid mining.