In its "Economy from above" section, WirtschaftsWoche on 14 July 2025 sheds light on the extent to which the partly illegal mining of rare earths in Myanmar is linked to China's exports. The article also shows the consequences of the ongoing tensions in the Southeast Asian country for the supply of Western industries. Two experts from TRADIUM also have their say: they explain the close dependence on raw materials between Myanmar and China and provide an assessment of the current situation regarding heavy rare earths.
