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China's curbs on rare earth exports is shaking global supply chains. © Reuters

How China's rare-earth curbs complicate West's diversification push

Demand for non-China magnets is surging but upping capacity is no easy feat

SHAUN TURTON

April 23, 2025 04:00 JST

SYDNEY -- Noveon Magnetics in Texas has been fielding daily calls since early April.

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