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Rare earth yttrium soars 9-fold in a year amid China curbs
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Japan seeks alternative sources of metal used in chipmaking, jet engines
TOKYO -- Prices for the heavy rare-earth metal yttrium have skyrocketed in the past year as China has clamped down on exports, raising concern among Japanese companies about depleting inventories and future supply.
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