2010 China–Japan rare earth export dispute and global market fallout (2010–2012)

1. China tightens rare earth export controls

   Aug 11, 2010Labels: China, Rare earths

   • SMM News
   • WTO DS431

2. Senkaku trawler collision triggers diplomatic crisis

   Sep 7, 2010Labels: Senkaku Islands, Japan Coast

   • Senkaku Incident

3. Japan releases detained trawler captain

   Sep 24, 2010Labels: Japan, Trawler captain

   • Senkaku Incident

4. China resumes rare earth shipments to Japan

   Nov 24, 2010Labels: China, Japan

   • Bloomberg

5. U.S. DOE issues Critical Materials Strategy

   Dec 17, 2010Labels: U S, Critical Materials

   • DOE Report

6. China announces lower 2011 rare earth export quota

   Dec 28, 2010Labels: China, Export quota

   • CNBC AP

7. Japan signs Lynas supply deal via Sojitz and JOGMEC

   Mar 30, 2011Labels: Sojitz, Lynas

   • JOGMEC

8. Rare earth prices surge amid perceived shortages

   May 4, 2011Labels: Rare earths, Spot prices

   • CNBC NYT

9. EU launches WTO consultations on China export restrictions

   Mar 13, 2012Labels: European Union, WTO consultations

   • WTO DS432

10. WTO panel is established for rare earth disputes

    Jul 23, 2012Labels: WTO panel, US-EU-Japan

    • WTO DS431

11. Prices begin falling as supply and demand adjust

    Dec 1, 2012Labels: Prices, Demand destruction

    • Mining com

12. Global rare earth market stabilizes after 2010–2012 shock

    Dec 31, 2012Labels: Global market, Diversification deals

    • DOE Report
    • WTO DS432