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Malaysia: New hope for secure rare earth supply chains

Malaysia is the world’s second-largest location for rare earth processing after China. This creates opportunities for Germany and Europe – but the United States and China are already staking out their interests.

21. January 2026
Storage site for residues from the processing of rare earths near Kuantan in eastern Malaysia. (Sahabat Alam Malaysia)

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Last updated: 21. January 2026