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Price of abundant rare earths could halve as hybrid-makers find alternatives

Frik Els | September 29, 2011 | 7:13 pm Battery Metals China Europe Rare Earth 

The price of the most abundant rare-earths are set to extend their decline from records this year as Japanese manufacturers, including Toyota the world’s top REE consumer, switch to recycled materials or eliminate the need for REEs altogether. Prices of...

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