[German Finance Minister Says Reducing G7's Dependence on Rare Earths is 'Urgent'] Golden Finance reported on May 19｜German Finance Minister Christian Lindner stated that the G7 countries have multiple options for seeking to reduce their dependence on rare earths, and this matter is urgent. Lindner emphasized that G7 member states must improve procurement mechanisms and explore ways to expand production. He also proposed setting recycling quotas, establishing targets or requirements to recycle and reuse a certain proportion of critical raw materials, such as rare earths.