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China’s key minerals exports to Japan stay at low levels in May
Exports of some key types of tungsten, as well as rare-earths dysprosium and terbium, stayed at zero in May, according to Chinese customs data.
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What happenedExports of some key types of tungsten, as well as rare-earths dysprosium and terbium, stayed at zero in May, according to Chinese customs data.
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China’s Key Minerals Exports to Japan Stay at Low Levels in May
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China’s exports of some critical minerals to Japan remained at low levels in May, extending a downturn amid a political dispute between the two countries.
