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A new rare earth crisis is brewing as yttrium shortages spread - Reuters [View all]
The element yttrium, used in specialty alloys found in engines as well as coatings to shield against high temperatures, faces Chinese export restrictions along with six other rare earths, leading to fears of shortages and surging costs.
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