Japan Warns of Critical Rare Earths Shortage; Seeks U.S. Help Over China's Export Restrictions

Japan says its supplies of critical rare earths such as yttrium are months from running out because of China's export restrictions. Tokyo is seeking U.S. help to press Beijing to ease exports and avert manufacturing disruptions. Separately, a post quotes Jamie Dimon urging less reliance on China for rare earths; another claims China controls 80% of global graphite supply and calls for developing Alaska's Graphite Creek.