China exported 7,835 tons of rare earths in the first two months of the year, Reuters news agency reported Monday. This is an increase of almost 11 percent compared to the same period last year.
The first vehicles could roll off the assembly line from mid-March
Market speculation is to be prevented in order to avoid further price increases....
The war in Ukraine is not only affecting energy prices, but could also further complicate the supply of semiconductor chips.
The war in Ukraine is threatening the supply of important raw materials to German industry, and the Association of German Metal Traders now sees the German government as having a duty to act.
The Russian attacks on Ukraine also threaten Germany's security of supply with electricity and gas. To reduce dependence, the German government wants to accelerate the energy transition.