New restrictions on China's rare earths will likely disrupt tech and defense industries

China has tightened control over the global rare earth supply by introducing new export restrictions that could disrupt industries dependent on these materials. The latest measures, announced late last week, target seven elements – including scandium and dysprosium – used in smartphones, electric vehicles, and military tech. Rather than a...Read Entire Article

Apr 8, 2025 - 07:30
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New restrictions on China's rare earths will likely disrupt tech and defense industries

China has tightened control over the global rare earth supply by introducing new export restrictions that could disrupt industries dependent on these materials. The latest measures, announced late last week, target seven elements – including scandium and dysprosium – used in smartphones, electric vehicles, and military tech. Rather than a...

Read Entire Article