In a reflection of Beijing’s ability to quickly leverage its dominance over the critical-mineral supply chain, the value of rare earth elements exported by China last month plunged by nearly half compared with a year prior. The official data came as analysts have been saying that China’s export controls over large quantities of critical minerals are like the ultimate trump card in trade negotiations with the United States. The world’s second-largest economy exported rare earth elements worth... Politics
Beijing’s Export Curbs Reignite Interest in Critical Mineral Stocks Money Morning Politics
Global alarm as China's critical mineral export curbs take hold Reuters Events
Parts of China that are rich in critical minerals are stepping up enforcement of tighter export controls as the country doubles down on its dominance of world supplies in the face of increasing pressure from the United States. China, the world’s biggest producer of critical minerals, supplies 92 per cent of the refined rare earth elements that are essential in the production of consumer electronics, electric vehicles and hi-tech defence systems. Its export controls mean companies must obtain... Politics
Global alarms rise as China's critical mineral export curbs take hold Reuters Events
Global Alarms Rise as China's Critical Mineral Export Ban Takes Hold U.S. News & World Report Events
As costs of Trump’s trade war rise, critical mineral curbs by China and supply chain gaps could disrupt US military programmes, experts say. Events
