Study: German companies must pay more for rare earths

NAMPA / DPA

2025-08-04

Munich (dpa) - German companies must dig deeper into their pockets for rare earths, according to data analysed by the Association of Bavarian Economy (vbw). The raw materials, which are crucial for many products from electric cars to wind turbines, were almost 9% more expensive in the second quarter than in the first, the vbw said on Monday. For instance, terbium, which is used in high-performance magnets and semiconductors, increased in price b......

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