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China dominates rare earth supply, EU seeks alternatives

Rafael Moreno, head of a mining company, states it is crucial to reduce dependence on China.

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His company is opening a pilot plant in Brazil to supply the EU within two years.

The market is nervous ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, according to The Guardian.

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La dépendance de l'UE aux terres rares chinoises expose les industries européennes à des risques géopolitiques, notamment en cas de tensions commerciales ou de restrictions d'exportation. Une diversification des sources d'approvisionnement pourrait renforcer la résilience des chaînes de valeur critiques, comme celles des véhicules électriques et des technologies vertes.

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