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Rare earths diversification away from China achievable within five years, says France

Original: """ Western countries could achieve an acceptable level of rare earths diversification away from China within three to f

France's top envoy for strategic metals said Western countries could reach an acceptable level of rare earths diversification away from China within three to five years. The goal is to reduce dependence on any single supplier outside the G7 and its partners, part of a wider Western push to secure critical mineral supply chains.

Why now: Rare earths supply security is a pressing strategic concern as China dominates global production and Western governments push to reduce that dependence.

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• """ Western countries could achieve an acceptable level of rare earths diversification away from China within three to five years, France's top envoy ​for strategic metals said on Wednesday. They aim to reduce dependence on any one ⁠supplier outside ​the G7 and its partner… · jackofalltrades@mas.to · 5

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