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Global critical mineral concentration and export controls puts USD 6.5 trillion industry outside China at risk: IEA

New Delhi [India], July 27 (ANI): Global supply chains for critical minerals face acute economic security challenges as trade restrictions, price spikes, and heavy geographic concentration disrupt key markets, according to the International Energy Agency's Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2026 report.'In April 2025, the Chinese government introduced major export controls on seven heavy rare earth elements, with