Neodymium oxideSupply chain risk & CRMA compliance

Neodymium oxide sits between REE separation and NdFeB magnets in traction motors and wind gearboxes. MOFCOM licence delays — especially from Henan and Jiangxi — typically lead price moves by three to seven weeks. One missing oxide lot can halt assembly lines. CRMA and LkSG require documented dependencies and diversification plans. The market is thin with tight quality windows — predictive intelligence tracks customs and government signals before spot tightness.

Neodymium oxide

CRITICAL

ZRG risk score

80

Trend: +5.2%

78 EUR/kg · Live price

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ZRG Mineral tracks 25 known Neodymium oxide suppliers worldwide

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What to do when neodymium oxide licences delay?

Neodymium oxide sits between separation and NdFeB magnets — one missing lot can halt motor lines.

  1. Step 1

    Link oxide lots to assemblies

    BOM traceability for targeted replacement.

  2. Step 2

    Map Henan/Jiangxi exposure

    Document origin region per supplier.

  3. Step 3

    Plan for thin spot liquidity

    Pre-qualified alternatives required.

  4. Step 4

    Use 3–7 week early warning

    Customs and separation utilisation lead prices.

Contract tip: Auto-activate EU/JP oxide supplier after 30-day licence delay.

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