China’s stranglehold on rare earths must be ended, says hopeful supplier to EU

China’s stranglehold on rare earths must be ended, says hopeful supplier to EU — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-stranglehold-on-rare-earths-must-be-ended-says-hopeful-supplier-to-euContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Western Firms Target China Rare Earth Dominance as Shipments to US Fallhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-stranglehold-on-rare-earths-must-be-ended-says-hopeful-supplier-to-euhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-stranglehold-on-rare-earths-must-be-ended-says-hopeful-supplier-to-eu#u80261Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:26:28 +0000Western companies are attempting to break China's control over rare earth minerals through new supply chains and partnerships. Viridis intends to supply the European Union, while REalloys and JS Link have formed a North American platform to challenge Chinese magnet dominance. These efforts coincide with a decline in Chinese rare earth shipments to the US ahead of a summit between Presidents Xi and Trump. Meanwhile, China's trade limits continue to impact imports in Japan, despite Chinese officials claiming they support global supply chain stability.Why it mattersRare earths are essen