Why China's ultimatum to Myanmar rebels threatens global supply of heavy rare earths

China pressures rebels in Myanmar rare-earth belt

The global supply of heavy rare earths hinges in part on the outcome of a months-long battle between a rebel army and the Chinese-backed military junta in the hills of northern Myanmar.

China Threatens Rare Earth Cutoff to Halt Myanmar Rebel Advance on Bhamo

Geopolitical Flashpoint: China warns KIA over rare earth exports as battle for Myanmar’s Bhamo threatens global supply chains.

Why China's ultimatum to Myanmar rebels threatens global supply of heavy rare earths

The global supply of heavy rare earths hinges in part on the outcome of a months-long battle between a rebel army and the Chinese-backed military junta in the hills of northern Myanmar.

It’s now China vs Myanmar rebels in Kachin, home to half of world’s rare earth supply

Mines in Kachin state, notably those north of the strategically important garrison town of Bhamo, provide about half of the world's supply of heavy rare earths. After that, they are sent to China to be processed into magnets that run wind turbines and electronic cars

China risks global heavy rare-earth supply to stop Myanmar rebel victory

The global supply of heavy rare earths hinges in part on the outcome of a months-long battle between a rebel army and the Chinese-backed military junta in the hills of northern Myanmar.

China Risks Global Heavy Rare-Earth Supply to Stop Myanmar ...

The global supply of heavy rare earths hinges in part on the outcome of a months-long battle between a rebel army and the Chinese-backed military junta in the hills of northern Myanmar.