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Is the rare earth price slump finally over?

Frik Els | October 05, 2015 | 2:28 pm Battery Metals Australia China Rare Earth 

China produces nearly 90% of the world's rare earths and its downstream industry consumes some 70% of the 17 elements used in a variety of hi-tech industries including renewable energy, medical devices and defence. Following a World Trade Organization ruling,...

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