Rare-earth costs surge over 20% for Japanese firms, survey shows
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-07-17 07:06 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Asia, China, Commodities, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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On average, 61% of the rare earths imported by Japanese companies come from China. (Photo by Takako Fujiu)
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