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Jun 13, 2025
India seeks to halt rare earth exports to Japan
India has told its state-run miner to stop shipping rare earths to Japan, aiming to keep these important materials for use at home. This follows China's recent move to restrict its own rare earth exports, which are essential for making things like electric vehicles.
TL;DR
India wants to build up local processing
With China limiting supply, countries like Japan are scrambling—Suzuki even paused Swift car production due to shortages. India's decision is about protecting its own industries and building up local processing, so it won't have to rely so much on imports in the future. This shift could shape how tech and auto companies get the materials they need going forward.