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How to dismantle China's stranglehold on raw materials?
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Fusion42 · 26 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
China controls about 60% of the world's rare earth extraction and dominates 90% of refining capacity and 94% of advanced magnet production, exerting significant influence over the global critical raw materials supply chain.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors and Advanced Materials, and 1 source has reported it.
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Your sourcing risks just shifted as Chinese control tightens on rare earths refining and magnet production. Seek alternative suppliers or vertical integration opportunities before costs spike or access narrows.
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1 source · 26 Sep 2026
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