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China’s rare-earth mineral squeeze puts defense giants in the crosshairs
The auto industry has been hit particularly hard by China's rare earth export restrictions, but analysts warn Western defense ...
The rare earths problem: Why it could soon be harder to get a car, electronics or even an MRI
China has a virtual monopoly on those 17 metallic elements, which are critical components to everyday products from cars to ...
Exclusive: Hyundai Motor has a rare earths stockpile that can last about a year, source says
Hyundai Motor has a rare earths stockpile that can last about a year and it does not expect any near-term impact from global ...
Clock Ticks as U.S. and China Try to Undo Devastating Trade Curbs
Officials from the world’s largest economies will try to strike a deal Tuesday to relax painful export restrictions that they ...
What to Know About China’s Halt of Rare Earth Exports
China has stopped almost all shipments of critical minerals that are needed for cars, robots, wind turbines, jet fighters and ...
India wants to mine its way out of China’s rare earth element trap
India's auto industry faces rare earth magnet shortage as China tightens grip; India seeks alternative supply chains.
US seeking 'handshake' on rare earths from China, White House aide says
The three top U.S. trade negotiators are seeking a handshake with China in London talks to seal the agreement on rare earths ...
China's controls on rare earth exports have US military racing to find essential missile magnets
A Chinese suspension of samarium exports reveals a vital vulnerability in US military supply chains for cutting-edge weapons.
Podcast: Why Rare-Earth Magnets Are Central to China Trade Talks
In the latest edition of WSJ’s Take On the Week podcast, we look at why rare-earth magnets are at the center of U.S. trade ...
China’s Rare Earth Exports Recover Ahead of US Trade Talks
Chinese exports of rare earths, a group of 17 minerals at the center of a trade dispute with Washington, rose 23% in May from ...
China's rare earth regulations responsible step toward sustainable global supply, security
China's recent announcement of new regulations to strengthen export control measures on certain rare earth-related items is a measure driven by its domestic industrial sustainable development needs.
Automakers Race to Find Workaround to China’s Stranglehold on Rare-Earth Magnets
Major manufacturers, fearful they will have to shut down assembly lines, are considering moving some production of parts to ...