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flag Rebels in Myanmar seize rare earth mines, threatening global supply and pushing prices up.

flag Rebels in Myanmar have taken control of rare earth mining sites, producing about half of the world's heavy rare earths, significantly disrupting China's imports and causing a potential rise in prices. flag The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) is using these reserves to exert pressure against China, which supports Myanmar's military junta and has invested heavily in the region's mining. flag This disruption could lead to higher rare earth prices, affecting industries like wind turbines and electric vehicles. flag India has shown interest in the situation.

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