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Business● Low23m ago · Nov 9, 2026, 10:00 AM

China eyes new grip on EV sector with high-performance rare-earth rubber

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from South China Morning Post · East Asia

China’s high-performance rare-earth rubber faces a commercial test as manufacturers seek to expand its use in electric vehicle (EV) and heavy-duty tyres, with market data suggesting it commands a higher price than conventional synthetic rubber. Rare-earth cis-butadiene rubber grade ND9106 was quoted at 22,500 yuan (US$3,400) per tonne in China during the week from October 26 to November 1, compared with 16,660 yuan per tonne for conventional BR9000 in Shandong province, according to market data...

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