Honda backs magnet startup that could break China's rare-earth chokehold
The automaker's investment in Niron Magnetics signals a strategic bet on a supply chain free from rare-earth dependence.

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The automaker's investment in Niron Magnetics signals a strategic bet on a supply chain free from rare-earth dependence.
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