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India Halts Rare Earth Exports to Japan Amid Supply Crisis

6/18/2025

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India has urged state-owned miner IREL to halt rare earth exports to Japan, jeopardizing a 13-year supply deal. This move is driven by a need to prioritize domestic demands, especially as China tightens its grip on rare earth exports vital for high-tech sectors like electric vehicles. Through its National Critical Mineral Mission, India strives for self-sufficiency in essential minerals.

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India has urged state-owned miner IREL to halt rare earth exports to Japan, jeopardizing a 13-year supply deal. This move is driven by a need to prioritize domestic demands, especially as China tightens its grip on rare earth exports vital for high-tech sectors like electric vehicles. Through its National Critical Mineral Mission, India strives for self-sufficiency in essential minerals.