Depleted German rare-earth and magnet importers await China moves

Beijing flags plan to loosen curbs, but European tech export rules stand in way

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German rare-earth importers say their stocks are fast depleting under China's export controls. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Getty Images) 

JENS KASTNER

HAMBURG, Germany -- Germany's importers of rare-earth minerals and magnets are keenly awaiting details after Beijing said last week that it would fast-track approvals of exports to European companies.

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