( October 9, 2025, 04:21 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex summary: China’s Ministry of Commerce on Thursday imposed export controls on rare-earth-related technologies, effective immediately, citing national interests and security concerns. The restrictions cover technologies used in rare-earth mining, smelting and separation, metal refining, magnet production, and recycling, along with associated equipment, software and maintenance services. Exporters are prohibited from exporting such technologies without a license and must seek government approval if they know their products, technologies, or services will support foreign rare-earth activities. Violations will be punished under China’s Export Control Law and the Regulation on the Export Control of Dual-Use Items.The statement follows:...
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