China to Tighten Limits on Rare Earth Exports
NY Times reports that China’s commerce ministry announced on Tuesday in Beijing a steep reduction in export quotas for rare earth metals in the first months of next year.
NY Times reports that China’s commerce ministry announced on Tuesday in Beijing a steep reduction in export quotas for rare earth metals in the first months of next year.
Reuters reports that U.S. President Barack Obama could raise the issue of Chinese control of rare earth minerals with Beijing at the G20 meeting next month.
With China seriously contemplating stopping exports of rare earths, a move that could impact the manufacture of low carbon technology, REE is set to soar to new heights in 2010.
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