China Tightens Grip on Rare Earth Metals, Declaring State Ownership China has introduced new measures to strengthen its control over rare earth metals, declaring them state property and implementing a traceability database from October 1. As the world’s largest producer and refiner of these critical resources, China’s actions have significant implications for global supply chains in technology, automotive, and renewable energy sectors. This move, along with previous export restrictions on related technologies and materials, has prompted concerns about potential supply disruptions and sparked efforts by the US and EU to secure alternative sources of rare earth metals to reduce dependence on China. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts Precious Metal Continue Climbing on Expectations of Rate Reduction READ MORE Google Search for ‘Buy Gold’ Up 64% as Market Crashes READ MORE Central Banks Turn to Gold as Hedge Against U.S. Dollar Dominance READ MORE Fed's Rate Cut Dilemma: Market Braces for Potential Shock READ MORE Market Watches Fed and Inflation Cues as Gold Steadies at $2,300 READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment