The Chinese customs authorities released data on foreign trade in critical raw materials and their derived component for the month of November. Meanwhile, Japan is trying to determine how economically viable deep-sea mining can be. Find out the details in our roundup.
After Record Month: China’s Gallium Exports Drop Sharply in November
After hitting a record in October, China’s gallium exports dropped sharply again in November, according to the latest data from the Chinese Customs Administration. Shifts are also apparent among the destination countries; Germany, for example, unlike in October, was left out entirely in November.
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China’s Exports of Dysprosium and Terbium Decline Sharply
According to newly released data from Chinese authorities, exports of the rare earth elements dysprosium and terbium, both critical for magnet technologies, fell sharply in November. Export restrictions have been in place for both elements since April, weighing on market availability.
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China: Exports of Rare Earth Magnets Approach Record Levels
China significantly increased exports of rare earth magnets again in November, according to the latest foreign trade data from the country. At just under 6,150 tonnes, export volumes were roughly in line with August 2025 levels, though still below the record high recorded last January.
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Japan Puts Deep-Sea Mining’s Profitability to the Test
Undersea resource extraction is becoming more concrete in Japan. After the country announced a pilot mining project last July that is set to start in early 2026, it is now also clear where the resources could be processed: around 100 kilometers from the proposed mining site and nearly 2,000 kilometers from the Japanese mainland.
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