⭐️ China

China's dominance in rare earths threatens global raw material supply and makes alternatives urgently needed. | | Recycling of electronic scrap could make an important contribution to reducing the dependence on Chinese imports. | Intensive research and development of new recruitment methods open up innovative ways of sustainable raw material extraction. | | The development of new mines outside of China diversifies the supply chains and strengthens the security of supply. | European and American companies are increasingly investing in their own production capacities for rare earths. | The increasing demand for smartphones, electric cars and renewable energies tightens the competition for these critical raw materials. | Environmentally friendly dismantling methods are becoming increasingly important for sustainable raw material extraction of the future. | Innovative technologies for the substitution of rare earths in various applications show promising approaches. | Electromobility and energy transition reinforce the strategic importance of these raw materials for the future. | A successful strategy combines recycling, research and new mining areas to overcome Chinese raw material dependency. [...]

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