Following talks with the US thought to include reductions in critical mineral export restrictions, China reports 60 per cent jump in June shipments.

China's rare-earth exports expanded significantly in June, maintaining a growth momentum from the previous month and compared with the same period last year, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs (GAC) on Monday.

BEIJING] China’s exports of rare earths in June climbed to their highest since 2009, according to official data, indicating a push by global buyers to get hold of the materials used to make powerful magnets.