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The Heavy REE Bottleneck: Why Western Independence Runs Through Dysprosium and Terbium

China controls roughly 91% of heavy rare earth processing, and no meaningful Western substitute exists before 2028. The Dy/Tb bottleneck is the true strategic chokepoint.

30 Jun 2026