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How China's slow approval of rare earths is threatening supply chains

May 20, 2025 2 min read
author Anamika Mishra [Sub Editor]
China’s tightening control over rare earth mineral exports is triggering alarm across global supply chain management networks, as delays threaten key sectors like EVs and defence. The Financial Times reports that China's slow licensing process part of new export controls introduced in April has already impacted European manufacturers, with ripple effects expected in economies like India.  Despite selective approvals, Chinese authorities are issuing export licenses too slowly to meet supply chain demand planning needs. These rare earth elements, vital for electronic supply chain management in electric vehicles, wind turbines, and military tech, are now subject to restrictions under the Non-Proliferation of

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