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Carmakers battle to find supplies of rare earths as China tightens its grip
Mercedes-Benz among groups looking to secure alternative sources of vital materials after China tightens export curbs ...
Rare earth minerals are the biggest card China can play in its negotiations with Trump
China's dominance in rare earths minerals can cause a shortage for US consumers in everything from cars to TV remotes.
Ford CEO says rare earths shortage forced it to shut factory
The U.S. automaker is struggling to procure rare earth materials essential to its cars, as exports from China slow.
Exclusive: US-China trade truce leaves military-use rare earth issue unresolved, sources say
The renewed U.S.-China trade truce struck in London left a key area of export restrictions tied to national security ...
China's tight grip on rare earths shows little sign of weakening
Despite Beijing's signal to ease rare earth exports, global supply cutoffs will remain an ever-present threat, experts warned ...
GM's got an advantage in the rare earth minerals trade war that could upend the industry
GM formed alliances with 2 rare earth mineral processing companies to domestically source materials for parts GM uses in EVs.
China grants rare earth export permits after US trade talks, offers relief but uncertainty persists
China has approved “a certain number” of export permits for rare earth elements and related items, its commerce ministry spokesman said on Thursday.
Exclusive: India moves to conserve its rare earths, seeks halt to Japan exports, sources say
India has asked state-run miner IREL to suspend a 13-year-old agreement on rare earth exports to Japan and to safeguard ...
The Rare Earth Trap: How China Could Cripple America's Tech and Defense in One Move
DALE COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — President Joe Biden changed the name of Fort Rucker in southeast Alabama to Fort Novosel during ...
Upcoming Trade Deal Shows U.S. Reliance On China’s Rare Earth Minerals
The U.S. trade "deal" with China highlights how dependent Americans are on Chinese rare earth minerals, creating an economic ...
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Rare Earth, Raw Power: How China Plays the Carrot and Stick Game of the Century
Beijing is more openly leveraging its control over rare earths, using them both as a stick to pressure geostrategic rivals ...
China-US Deal Didn’t Address Some Rare Earths Controls: Reuters
The trade agreement reached by US and China in London left export restrictions tied to national security unresolved, Reuters reported, citing two people familiar with the matter.