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China Sets Rare Earth Quotas, India Seeks Alternatives

7/21/2025

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China has quietly tightened its control over global rare earth supplies by setting 2025 mining quotas without any public notice, showcasing its strategic dominance amid escalating geopolitical tensions. In response, India is proactively seeking to diversify its resources through new trade agreements with Australia and South American countries, aiming to lessen its reliance on China.

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China has quietly tightened its control over global rare earth supplies by setting 2025 mining quotas without any public notice, showcasing its strategic dominance amid escalating geopolitical tensions. In response, India is proactively seeking to diversify its resources through new trade agreements with Australia and South American countries, aiming to lessen its reliance on China.