- Geopolitical competition over trade and lunar resources
- Chinese authorities required permission for rare earth exports, leading to shortages, tariffs, and trade tensions affecting global supply chains.
A partnership was established between China and REalloys Inc. in Saskatoon to secure rare earth metal production for defense systems.
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Updated May 28
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What happened
A partnership was established between China and REalloys Inc. in Saskatoon to secure rare earth metal production for defense systems.
Who's involved
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Part of
Chinese authorities required permission for rare earth exports, leading to shortages, tariffs, and trade tensions affecting global supply chains.Also in this story
- China is leveraging its control over rare earth exports and magnet production to gain economic leverage and use them as a bargaining chip.
- China agreed to allow rare earth exports on June 28, 2025.
- GM secured a multi-year agreement with Vacuumschmelze for rare earth magnets following China's export controls.
- The Metals Company is seeking non-Chinese sources for critical minerals while navigating the regulatory hurdles set by the International Seabed Authority amid China's control.
Within Geopolitical competition over trade and lunar resources
The entities involved
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China
cultural region, ancient civilization, and nation in East Asia; mostly refers to the People's Republic of China in political situation and rarely refers to the Republic of China
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- IMC Rare Earths debuts on NYSE American, leveraging the Itarantim project in Minas Gerais, Brazil, to establish a rare earth supply chain independent of China.