China is a major supplier of rare earth elements and can use restrictions on rare earth shipments as leverage in trade and technology disputes.
October 29, 2025
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Role of rare earth element exports in international trade relations.
China accounts for nearly 70% of global rare earths mining and controls roughly 90% of global rare earth processing.
October 12, 2025
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Market share and processing control of rare earth minerals.
Australia is estimated to hold at least 5% of the world's rare earth reserves and to account for roughly 8% of global rare earth production.
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Provides scale of Australia's rare earth resource base and production share.
Xenotime is a rare-earth-bearing mineral that can be found in Australia.
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Xenotime contains yttrium and heavy rare earth elements and occurs in some Australian mineral deposits.