Rare-earth imports may resume as govt issues end-use permits

IMPORTS OF PERMANENT magnets from China, crucial for EVs and consumer electronics, are expected to resume steadily as the government has begun issuing certificates required under new Chinese export rules.

- NITIN KUMAR

IMPORTS OF PERMANENT magnets from China, crucial for EVs and consumer electronics, are expected to resume steadily as the government has begun issuing certificates required under new Chinese export rules. These certificates affirm that the magnets will not be used for defence purposes or re-exported to the US, in line with Beijing's latest restrictions on rare-earth mineral supplies.