The challenge of mining rare-earth materials outside China
Rare-earth mining company Molycorp has invested heavily in its California operation but is struggling to reach its production goals.
By American Chemical Society —— Bio and Archives--July 30, 2015
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Five years ago, the cost of rare-earth materials that are critical for today's electronics went through the roof. An export quota set by China, which mines most of the world's rare earths, caused the price run-up. Though short-lived, the occurrence spurred calls for developing mines outside China, but whether others can challenge the country's dominance remains to be seen, reports Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN), the weekly newsmagazine of the American Chemical Society.
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