Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-10-13 07:20Core Viewpoint - China's comprehensive control over the rare earth industry is expected to lower global supply growth forecasts, benefiting the domestic rare earth sector's high-quality development [1][2]. Group 1: Policy and Regulation - The Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs have announced that starting from November 8, 2025, export controls will be implemented on certain medium and heavy rare earth items, related equipment, raw materials, and technologies [1][2]. - The recent upgrade in export controls includes an expanded range of controlled items, now including five additional medium and heavy rare earth elements [2]. - Export controls now extend to overseas operators, requiring them to obtain export licenses from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce for items containing or mixed with controlled rare earth materials [2]. Group 2: Market Dynamics - The demand for rare earths is expected to benefit from the continuous growth in the production of electric vehicles and wind power installations [4]. - As of August this year, China's exports of rare earth permanent magnets have increased by 15.4% year-on-year, indicating a recovery in export volumes [4]. Group 3: Investment Opportunities - Companies to watch in the rare earth sector include Northern Rare Earth (600111.SH), China Rare Earth (000831.SZ, 00769), Guangsheng Nonferrous (600259.SH), and magnetic material producer Jieli Permanent Magnet (300748.SZ, 06680) [5]. Group 4: Supply Chain Challenges - The difficulty of reconstructing the rare earth supply chain overseas has increased due to China's strengthened controls, enhancing the strategic position of Chinese rare earth products [3].