HFW on the resource restrictions shaking up international supply chain contracts | Commecial Awareness Compass #91

The Commercial Awareness Compass by AllAboutLaw · Sep 17, 2026 · 37m

Critical minerals and rare earth metals have become central to global trade conversations, as countries are becoming increasingly reliant on these materials, used in everything from energy to defence.

As these materials become more important, countries are starting to regulate and limit their exports to stabilise domestic prices, stimulate local industry and invite foreign investment, or even exert geopolitical influence.

For states and businesses alike, these regulatory interventions create massive supply chain challenges, exposing buyers to sudden resource shortages and financial losses…