China and Iran Team Up to Explore Strategically Vital Rare Earths
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WorldGet the latest news from around the world, live coverage, off-beat stories, features and analysis. https://sputnikglobe. com/20260812/china-and-iran-team-up-to-explore-strategically-vital-rare-earths-1124569486. htmlChina and Iran Team Up to Explore Strategically Vital Rare EarthsChina and Iran Team Up to Explore Strategically Vital Rare EarthsSputnik InternationalThe countries have included rare earth exploration and processing in this year’s joint workshop program, expanding their scientific cooperation into a strategically sensitive field. 2026-08-12T16:44+00002026-08-12T16:44+00002026-08-12T16:44+0000worldchinairanhttps://cdn1. img. sputnikglobe. com/img/07e7/0c/15/1115728170_0:210:2897:1840_1920x0_80_0_0_4427bf75817fbd05421d3986db860161. jpg. webpThe cooperation could give Iran a foothold in a strategically important sector while further deepening Beijing’s scientific and economic ties with Tehran. https://sputnikglobe. com/20260430/us-has-no-leverage-against-china-in-rare-earths-market---expert-1124068780. htmlchinairanSputnik Internationalfeedback@sputniknews. com+74956456601MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“252602026Sputnik Internationalfeedback@sputniknews. com+74956456601MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“25260Newsen_ENSputnik Internationalfeedback@sputniknews. com+74956456601MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“2526019201080true19201440truehttps://cdn1. img. sputnikglobe. com/img/07e7/0c/15/1115728170_84:0:2815:2048_1920x0_80_0_0_2e4920ad1b4f4d57fbe0b2e9f9c0fd1a. jpg. webp19201920trueSputnik Internationalfeedback@sputniknews. com+74956456601MIA „Rossiya Segodnya“25260Sputnik Internationalchina, iranchina, iranSubscribeThe countries have included rare earth exploration and processing in this year’s joint workshop program, expanding their scientific cooperation into a strategically sensitive field. China will provide about $4,200 per workshop, while Iran will help cover international travel and accommodation in the countryIran has identified rare earth anomalies across about 7,000 sq kmRare earths are critical to missiles, fighter jets, radar and other military systems, that makes the cooperation strategically vitalWorkshops will also cover nanomaterials for disease detection, pollution monitoring, earthquake-resistant construction and greener manufacturingThe cooperation could give Iran a foothold in a strategically important sector while further deepening Beijing’s scientific and economic ties with Tehran. 30 April, 18:48 GMT