4 d. ago Bessent, allies discuss diversifying rare earth supply chains away from China

Bessent, allies discuss diversifying rare earth supply chains away from China  Seeking Alpha

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4 d. ago China’s position on maintaining stability, security of critical mineral supply chains unchanged: FM on G7 Finance Ministers' request to reduce China rare earth dependence

China’s position on maintaining stability, security of critical mineral supply chains unchanged: FM on G7 Finance Ministers' request to reduce China rare earth dependence  Global Times

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5 d. ago G7, other allies discuss ways to reduce dependence on Chinese rare earths

G7, other allies discuss ways to reduce dependence on Chinese rare earths  Reuters

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5 d. ago Carney visits China this week in a bid to rebuild ties and reduce Canadian dependence on US

Carney visits China this week in a bid to rebuild ties and reduce Canadian dependence on US  KTVN

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5 d. ago As Canada tries to reduce its dependence on the US, its leader will visit China to rebuild ties

As Canada tries to reduce its dependence on the US, its leader will visit China to rebuild ties  The Hill

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6 d. ago Japan launches world’s first deep sea trial to secure own rare earth supply

A Japanese mining ship departed on Monday for a remote coral atoll to probe mud rich in rare earths, part of Tokyo’s drive to curb its reliance on China for critical minerals as Beijing tightens supply. The month-long mission of the test vessel Chikyu near Minamitori island some 1,900km (1,200 miles) southeast of Tokyo, will mark the world’s first attempt to continuously lift rare earth seabed sludge from 6km deep onto a ship. Japan, like its Western allies, has been reducing its dependence on...

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8 d. ago Chinese tourist in Malaysia accused of harassing rare turtle, killing sea slugs

A female tourist from China, who went diving in Semporna, Malaysia’s Sabah state, has called out another Chinese national who was seen dragging a critically endangered hawksbill turtle, breaking corals deliberately and killing sea slugs during a dive, China Press ­reported. The tourist, known only as Xiaoqing, shared on social media that she visited Sabah and went diving in Semporna on December 31 and January 3. During the first dive, Xiaoqing witnessed another diver from China who was in his...

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9 d. ago Venezuela’s rare earth minerals could reduce US dependence on China, expert says

Venezuela’s rare earth minerals could reduce US dependence on China, expert says  Fox Business

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1 week ago Beijing's export bans on Tokyo highlight Korea's dangerous dependence on Chinese rare earths

Beijing's export bans on Tokyo highlight Korea's dangerous dependence on Chinese rare earths  Korea JoongAng Daily

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2 w. ago How Chinese robotaxi giants are steering the Middle East towards a driverless future

When hailing a car on Uber, riders usually choose between economy and premium options. But in certain areas in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, the first choice that flashes on the screen is “autonomous”. The availability of driverless cars underscores the urgency of the nation’s push to promote clean energy and reduce dependence on oil and gas. At the forefront of this effort are Chinese robotaxi developers, which see the Middle East as one of their starting points for global...

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3 w. ago Chinese Commerce Ministry responds to whether China will loosen controls of rare

Chinese Commerce Ministry responds to whether China will loosen controls of rare-earth magnets exports to US  Global Times

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