Rare earth turns even rarer as China sets new rule; world stares at the unknown, India fumbles for options
The Economic Timesยท2025-10-10 11:28
Beijing, on October 9, announced an expansion of its export curbs on Under the newly issued rules, exporters will require official licencing to ship technologies and equipment used in rare earth mining, smelting, separation, magnet manufacture, recycling and even maintenance, repair or upgrades of rare earth production lines.The measures also restrict overseas cooperation. Chinese firms and foreign partners now must seek approval to engage in rare earth related projects abroad. Why China's new curbs matter ...