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US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths

Aside from Japan, G7 members remain heavily dependent on critical minerals from China, which has threatened to impose strict export controls.

Reuters | January 11, 2026 | 9:07 am

Bessent says Australia, India invited to G7 meeting on critical minerals

Bessent said he had been pressing for a separate meeting on the issue since last summer's summit of G7 leaders.

Reuters | January 9, 2026 | 4:30 pm

Japan seeks support as fears rise over China’s rare earth grip

The impact of China’s latest move is still unclear, but existing export controls have already lengthened the time required to procure rare earth magnets.

Bloomberg News | January 9, 2026 | 3:16 pm

Chinese demand for copper vanishes after prices hit record

A Mysteel Global survey showed that about 60% of the firms making copper rod for electricity transmission cut or shut production over the month.

Bloomberg News | January 9, 2026 | 7:44 am

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US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths

Bessent says Australia, India invited to G7 meeting on critical minerals

Japan seeks support as fears rise over China’s rare earth grip

Chinese demand for copper vanishes after prices hit record

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