Brussels, Belgium, Feb 3, 2026 (AFP) - EU chases rare earths deal with US

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European officials hope to clinch a deal on rare earths during talks on Wednesday with the US administration on the minerals essential to industries including defence. Washington is hosting the first ministerial meeting aimed at strengthening and diversifying critical mineral supply chains, where China's dominance is a growing area of concern for the West. The European Union's industry chief Stephane Sejourne will represent the bloc during the di......

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