China has leveraged its control of the sector in trade talks with the U.S. by threatening a disruptive global shortage of the critically-needed minerals.

Wider restrictions on rare earths, other items intended to give Beijing greater leverage in coming negotiations with the US, analysts said.

Beijing's monopoly over rare earths is a key bargaining chip in its trade negotiations with the US.

China tightened export restrictions on rare earth-related items and materials, which are used in high-tech and dual-use products, on Thursday to safeguard national security and…

China has leveraged its control of the sector in trade talks with the U.S. by threatening a disruptive global shortage of the critically-needed minerals.

Beijing announced its first controls on the technology used to mine and process the minerals, citing the potential threat to national security.

After tightening restrictions during the tariff tit-for-tat in April, China has further amped up controls on the minerals, which are essential for the tech and auto industries.…

China tightens export controls on rare earths and related technologies to safeguard national security, impacting global supply chains.

Rare earths stocks were jumping Thursday

The country's Commerce Ministry said on Thursday that it has added five rare-earth elements to its export control list, taking the total to 12, in order to "safeguard national…

Move is a strategic one ahead of new round of tricky trade talks with the United States.

Stocks tied to rare earths jumped after Trump threatened countermeasures against China, noting the country was holding the world "captive" over the metals.