G7's Race Against Time to Cut Rare Earth Dependencies

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil underscores the urgency for G7 countries to diversify their sources of rare earths, highlighting potential collaborations with France to be expedited before the upcoming election.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 18-05-2026 21:31 IST | Created: 18-05-2026 21:31 IST
G7's Race Against Time to Cut Rare Earth Dependencies
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In a bid to reduce reliance on rare earth elements, the G7 countries are exploring various options, according to German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil's statement on Monday.

Speaking to the urgency of the matter, Klingbeil emphasized that there is no time to waste in diversifying sources of these critical materials.

He further mentioned the necessity of accelerating projects, notably those with France, to ensure they are completed ahead of the next election.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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