Rare earth prices surge as China tightens grip
June 21, 2011 | 10:30
Prices of rare earths have skyrocketed this year as China moves to consolidate the sector in order to tighten its grip over the highly coveted minerals used in high-tech products, analysts said on Monday.
China considering rare earths strategic reserves: report
November 03, 2010 | 14:40
China is considering setting up strategic reserves of 10 minor metals including rare earths, state media said Wednesday, as Beijing moves to tighten control of its supply of the vital minerals.
China denies new rare earths export quota cuts
October 20, 2010 | 17:09
BEIJING, October 20, 2010 - China on Wednesday denied making any fresh cuts in rare earths export quotas, but insisted it reserved the right to restrict shipments, after reports that supply to US companies had been cut off.
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