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Export controls split the heavy rare earths market

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11 August 2026

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regulatory

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Deep Tech: Semiconductors

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China

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Fusion42 · 11 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

New export controls on heavy rare earth elements have created a fragmented global market, impacting supply chains and trade flows, particularly affecting producers and manufacturers reliant on these materials.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Deep Tech: Semiconductors.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a split in rare earth supply that raises your sourcing costs and risks production delays. Start mapping alternative sources this week to avoid getting cut off from critical materials.

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