1 hour ago · China
China eyes new grip on EV sector with high-performance rare-earth rubber
What's happening
SignalsMonitor is following this as a markets story. South China Morning Post Asia is the outlet attached so far. The reports are tied to China. The first report grouped here was at 9 Nov 2026, 10:00 UTC. The headline in use is “China eyes new grip on EV sector with high-performance rare-earth rubber”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
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…
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- First reported by South China Morning Post Asia
China eyes new grip on EV sector with high-performance rare-earth rubber
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