US defence suppliers have just over two months to demonstrate compliant rare earth supply chains before Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) restrictions extend to the full mine-to-magnet chain on 1 January 2027, according to Benchmark Minerals (source.benchmarkminerals.com). Existing restrictions imposed by the Department of War (DoW) on purchases of rare earth magnets and tungsten from China currently apply based on where materials are melted or produced. From 1 January 2027, these restrictions are to be expanded to cover mining, refining and separation.
The source notes that the rules were first set out in 2021 and that the implementation deadline is now approaching. The source uses the designation "Department of War (DoW)" and does not explain it further. The source states that domestic and allied rare earths separation capacity will not meet demand by the 2027 deadline.
Companies that fail to comply risk liabilities or contract termination. This article is based on the publicly accessible introduction of the Benchmark Minerals report. The full text is available only to subscribers and was not consulted.
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Source: source.benchmarkminerals.com