最新报道:China has quietly issued its first batch of rare earth production quotas for 2025, setting mining output at 135,000 tons and smelting separation at 125,000 tons—both up 10% from 2024's initial quotas. The move signals China's continued dominance in global rare earth supply amid tightening markets for critical minerals. While the quotas show a modest year-on-year increase, analysts note China's strategic control over these materials remains crucial for electric vehicles, wind turbines, and defense technologies. The announcement comes as Western nations ramp up efforts to diversify supply chains, though China still accounts for 70% of global rare earth mining and 90% of refining capacity.