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Sourcing from Australia and India, recycling among steps considered
China accounts for 70% of the world’s rare-earth production and controls 90% of the processing and refining. (Nikkei montage/source photos by Reuters)
BEIJING/TOKYO — China’s exports of rare earths to Japan have plunged more than 80% on the year in March and April, prompting Japanese companies to seek alternative sources such as Australia and India.