Rare Earth Metals
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China issues first batch of ‘general’ rare-earth export licences to magnet makers
By Luke James published
China has issued the first round of streamlined rare-earth export licences to at least three permanent-magnet manufacturers, allowing them to accelerate shipments to selected overseas clients.

1,500% price increase on some rare earth elements squeezes chipmaking business
By Jowi Morales published
Yttrium prices are surging as the trade war between China and the U.S. have caused supply to dry up.

China suspends ban on rare earth exports to the U.S., but licensing controls remain
By Luke James published
China has lifted its ban on exports of gallium, germanium, and antimony to the United States, temporarily halting restrictions that had reshaped global materials markets over the past year.

China suspends rare-earth export control measures, easing key flashpoint in US-China trade war
By Jowi Morales published
Beijing is suspending the implementation of its tight export controls on rare-earth materials for a year.

US and Japan move to loosen China’s rare earths grip
By Luke James published
Announced on October 28 in Tokyo, the agreement commits both governments to securing mineral flows and accelerating the deployment of advanced nuclear power.

TSMC says China's rare-earth export restrictions will have limited short-term impact on company
By Jowi Morales published
TSMC says that it has about a year or two of rare-earth supplies, but transitioning to other non-China sources will take time.

ASML is prepared for China's rare-earth export controls
By Anton Shilov published
ASML has enough. For now.

China says it is 'not afraid' of a trade war, in response to US 100% tariffs threat
By Jowi Morales published
China said that it's ready to face Trump's 100% tariffs.
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