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TSMC Seeks Rare-Earth-Free Chipmaking Equipment to Reduce China Exposure

Sources report that TSMC is asking equipment suppliers for factory machinery that avoids Chinese rare-earth magnets, as the chipmaker tries to reduce its dependence on China's dominance of critical minerals.

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Oct 22, 6:45 AM tomshardware.com TSMC is seeking chipmaking equipment that doesn't contain Chinese rare-earth magnets
Oct 22, 2:29 AM japantimes.co.jp TSMC seeks factory-equipment alternatives to thwart China’s rare earths grip, sources say