Rare earth mined in Lianyungang, Jiangsu. Mainland production this year is to rise 12 per cent to 10.5 million tonnes. Photo: Imaginechina
China's grip on rare earths supply loosens as more overseas mines start
More overseas projects and the scaling back of illegal mines on mainland reduce market share
Rare earth mined in Lianyungang, Jiangsu. Mainland production this year is to rise 12 per cent to 10.5 million tonnes. Photo: Imaginechina