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France says rare earths diversification from China possible in three to five years

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 aim is to reduce dependence on any single supplier outside the G7 and its partners, as China currently dominates global rare earth supply.

Why now: Rare earth supply security and reducing reliance on China is a pressing strategic and economic concern 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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