Japan struggles to secure rare earths for EVs, chip tools under China pressure
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-08-15 02:06 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, China, Commodities, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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Many Japanese materials companies are drawing down rare-earth inventories to maintain deliveries to major customers. (Source photos by Masayuki Kozono and Yuki Nakao)
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