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China bolsters export controls on rare-earth industry
China announced further controls on Thursday (Oct 9) on the export of rare-earth technologies and items, adding to existing regulations on the critical industry. Rare earths have represented a major sticking point in recent trade negotiations between China and the United States, with Washington accusing Beijing of slow-walking export licence approvals. China is the world's leading producer of the vital minerals used to make magnets that are essential to the automotive, electronics and defence industries. The new controls – which kick in immediately – mean exporters must obtain permission for technologies used for ... (full story)
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From cnbc.com | Oct 9, 2025
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