China delays rare earth metal supplies to Western defense companies: The Wall Street Journal

China delays rare earth metal supplies to Western defense companies: The Wall Street Journal

China’s restrictions on the export of critical minerals are disrupting defence manufacturing in the West, forcing military suppliers to scramble for alternative sources and driving up costs across the industry. The situation has also brought to light the world’s heavy reliance on China for rare earth elements (REEs).   According to a report by The…

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