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Rare earths diversification from China possible within three to five years, says French envoy

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 on Wednesday that Western countries could reach an acceptable level of diversification in rare earth supply away from China within three to five years. The goal is to reduce dependence on any single supplier outside the G7 and its partners, as nations seek to secure critical minerals for technology and defence industries.

Why now: Governments are under pressure to reduce strategic reliance on China for critical minerals used in technology and defence.

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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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