China, Japan and Rare Earths
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As global competition for rare earths intensifies, Greenland’s reserves are likely remain central to strategic discussions.
USA Rare Earth increased +12% on January 5th, closing close to $15.80 after reaching a high of $16.14. The widely discussed catalyst was speculation regarding a
Japan called China's ban on dual-use exports for its military "absolutely unacceptable" on Wednesday, amid a looming threat of broader curbs on vital rare earths in an escalating dispute between Asia's top two economies.
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China Bans Rare Earths Exports To Japan Over Taiwan Spat
The move underscores China’s leverage over global rare earth supply chains, accelerating efforts by Japan, the U.S., and allies to diversify sourcing
China’s dominance in rare earth elements has evolved into a sophisticated geopolitical tool, giving it leverage over Western dependencies in defence systems, renewable energy, and high-tech manufacturing.
Finance ministers from the Group of Seven nations will meet in Washington on January 12 to discuss rare earths supplies, three sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
Gaining American government control over rare earth minerals is part of a broader approach to combating Beijing.
The Indiana Rare Earth Recovery Council, created by Governor Mike Braun’s Executive Order 25-62, has approved a report with the goal of Indiana becoming a national leader in the extraction of rare earth elements and critical minerals from coal byproducts.