China's rare earth restrictions hit US missile magnet production
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Source: AP News
Published: 2026-08-03 21:09 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Asia, Military & Defence, Iran, China, Commodities, US Politics, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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U.S. rare earths refiners race to expand amid growing conflicts as Pentagon pushes to break China’s stranglehold on production of elusive metals critical in enabling potent features in advanced weapon systems. (AP Video and Production: Rodrique Ngowi)
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