SYDNEY/HONG KONG -- China's export controls on rare earths are creating greater bottlenecks than expected as officials struggle to process an influx of applications.
Supply Chain
How red tape amplified China's rare earth disruptions
Export curbs brought more paperwork and delays than expected, industry says
A rare earth mine in China. Industry sources say the complexity of China's licensing regime surprised even Beijing. © Reuters
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