Hardware

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Aug
Raw rare earth minerals alongside fibre optic cables and server components, illustrating the critical link between mineral supply chains and datacenter infrastructure

China's Rare Earth Deadline: What November 2026 Means for IT

On November 10, 2026, Beijing will decide whether to activate rare earth export controls that could disrupt datacenter hardware supply chains worldwide. With yttrium shipments already down 75 percent and China still controlling roughly 85 percent of global refining, IT leaders need to act now.
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