Taiwan Targets 100-Fold Rare Earth Output Rise Amid China Export Controls

Taiwan's top industrial research institute is looking to produce 500 metric tons of rare earths annually amid Chinese export controls. China, which dominates global rare earth mining and processing, began tightening export controls in 2025. Rare earths are essential to many technologies, including Taiwan's semiconductor and drone industries. Taiwan’s output would increase around 100-fold under the plans.