In an article published on 3 August 2026, the trade publication L’Usine Nouvelle examines the impact of Beijing’s export controls on heavy rare-earth elements and the resulting risks for industry and the defence sector. The report focuses on the sharp fluctuations in Chinese exports, significant price disparities between China and Western markets, and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding industrial supply. TRADIUM offers several market perspectives: Brian Hendrich analyses the latest developments in China’s export figures, whilst Jan Giese explains why published price indications often fail to reflect the actual availability of larger volumes of material.
