TOKYO -- Stock prices for Japanese and Australian producers of minor metals shot up on Wednesday as investors bet on alternatives to Chinese rare-earth suppliers amid speculation that Beijing could restrict exports to the U.S. as part of the ongoing trade war.
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Minor-metal stocks gain on fears of Beijing rare-earth ban
Japan and Australian miners seen as option if trade war cuts Chinese supply
U.S. players will likely seek out alternatives to Chinese rare earths should Beijing impose an export ban. © Reuters
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