10 h. ago China signals readiness on rare earth talks, approves more exports

China has approved some qualified rare earth export applications and is ready to deepen dialogue with nations over export controls, the Ministry of Commerce said as the strategic resource continued to take centre stage in Beijing’s trade negotiations with the United States. “We’ve observed growing global demand for medium and heavy rare earths in civilian sectors such as robotics and new energy vehicles, as these industries continue to expand,” the ministry said in a statement posted on its...

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30 h. ago China fast tracks rare earth export licences for European companies

China fast tracks rare earth export licences for European companies  Financial Times

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54 h. ago How China’s embrace of rare earth export controls is hitting the global car industry

How China’s embrace of rare earth export controls is hitting the global car industry  Fortune

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3 d. ago Australia's Lynas surges as automakers flag risks from China's rare

Australia's Lynas surges as automakers flag risks from China's rare-earth export curbs  Reuters

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3 d. ago EU pushes China to address ‘alarming’ rare earth export controls

The EU has urged China to stop restricting the export of rare earth minerals and magnets, with the bloc’s trade chief saying its industries are in an “alarming situation”. The request was made during a meeting between the sides’ top commerce officials in Paris on Tuesday. It comes as sectors across Europe raise the alarm about a shortage of rare earths, which are used to manufacture hi-tech goods ranging from electric cars and smartphones to military tanks and aircraft. “I informed my Chinese...

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3 d. ago China Rare Earth Crackdown: Beijing Tightens Export Control Amid Global Shortages

China Rare Earth Crackdown: Beijing Tightens Export Control Amid Global Shortages  Deccan Herald

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4 d. ago China's rare earth export curbs hit the auto industry worldwide

China's rare earth export curbs hit the auto industry worldwide  Reuters

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4 d. ago EU industry could grind to a halt over China’s rare earth restrictions

Chinese government restrictions on the export of rare earth elements have forced some European companies to halt production using the highly sought-after minerals essential for making smartphones and electric vehicles. The measures announced by Beijing on April 4 were seen as retaliation against US President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs”, but European industry now warns it is being caught in the crossfire. The EU Chamber of Commerce in China has held several meetings with China’s Ministry...

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4 d. ago ‘Getting seriously worse’: EU firms sound alarm over China’s rare earth curbs

Chinese government restrictions on the export of rare earth elements have forced some European companies to halt production using the highly sought-after minerals essential for making smartphones and electric vehicles. The measures announced by Beijing on April 4 were seen as retaliation against US President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs”, but European industry now warns it is being caught in the crossfire. The EU Chamber of Commerce in China has held several meetings with China’s Ministry...

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5 d. ago Exclusive: China's rare earth export curbs risk halting German car production, lobby group warns

Exclusive: China's rare earth export curbs risk halting German car production, lobby group warns  Reuters

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5 d. ago Diplomats, automakers push Beijing to loosen rare earth magnet export restrictions By Reuters

Diplomats, automakers push Beijing to loosen rare earth magnet export restrictions By Reuters  Investing.com

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5 d. ago Diplomats, automakers push Beijing to loosen rare earth magnet export restrictions

Diplomats, automakers push Beijing to loosen rare earth magnet export restrictions  Reuters

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1 week ago Civil aviation expo tracks China's fast but safe flight trajectory

Civil aviation expo tracks China's fast but safe flight trajectory  China Daily

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1 week ago China may relax rare earth export curbs for some chip companies

China may relax rare earth export curbs for some chip companies  Reuters

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1 week ago Now or never? Philippine’s Marcos urges Asean to fast track South China Sea code

Now or never? Philippine’s Marcos urges Asean to fast track South China Sea code  South China Morning Post

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3 w. ago Trade war escalates between China and US as Beijing imposes unexpected ban on export of THESE rare earth metals

Trade war escalates between China and US as Beijing imposes unexpected ban on export of THESE rare earth metals  DNA India

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3 w. ago Beijing supports Hong Kong to fast track subsidiary security law amid China

Expected easing of China-US tension because of trade deal provides good timing for legislation to be passed by the end of the week, sources say.

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3 w. ago How China is adeptly playing the ace up its sleeve, rare earth minerals, in US trade deal

Until the US-China trade war abates and Beijing eases more rare earth export controls, American buyers are expected to take a skittish long-term view of Chinese sourcing.

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3 w. ago Exclusive: Beijing has issued first rare earth magnet export permits, Volkswagen suppliers on the list

Exclusive: Beijing has issued first rare earth magnet export permits, Volkswagen suppliers on the list  Reuters

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4 w. ago Are US weapons at risk as China’s rare earth export curbs choke critical mineral access?

As costs of Trump’s trade war rise, critical mineral curbs by China and supply chain gaps could disrupt US military programmes, experts say.

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