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.

July 7 (Reuters) - China's export restrictions on rare earths brought parts of the global auto supply chain to a halt and U.S. President Donald Trump to the negotiating table. But at home, they're a big headache for companies already struggling with a slow economy.

China, the biggest holder of rare earths, is weaponising them by restricting the supply. Though it has hit the EV industry in India, will the country, which possesses the third-biggest reserve of rare earths,