Why it matters
More non-Chinese supply could matter to U.S. and European manufacturers that use rare-earth magnets in high-tech products. The scale and timing of any effect on U.S. supply are not stated.
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Solvay has agreed to source rare earths from a Brazilian mine, a deal the Financial Times says is intended to support high-tech magnet production in Europe and the United States. The article summary provides no details on volumes, timing or terms.
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More non-Chinese supply could matter to U.S. and European manufacturers that use rare-earth magnets in high-tech products. The scale and timing of any effect on U.S. supply are not stated.