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West could diversify rare earths supply 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 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, as governments push to secure critical minerals for technology and defence industries.

Why now: China's dominance in rare earths and supply security concerns are pressing issues for Western governments.

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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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