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The Caremag Protocol: France and Japan Bridge the Heavy Rare Earth Gap
France and Japan have formalised a Critical Minerals Roadmap anchored by Caremag — the first industrial-scale heavy rare earth separation facility outside China, located in Lacq, France. Japan has secured a 20% offtake of Dysprosium and Terbium oxides, while USA Rare Earth will supply feedstock from Texas, creating a Triangular Corridor for HRE supply.
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EU Critical Raw Materials Act: New environmental standards for imported magnets
The European Union's Critical Raw Materials Act introduces stringent environmental and social governance requirements for rare earth magnets imported into the EU, effective July 2026.