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December 2016
28 December 2016
A roundup of the year’s main events in the global rare earth industry.
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22 December 2016
Consolidation in the rare earths sector in China continued in 2016, leading to an improvement in trading patterns, although market prices remained subdued.
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21 December 2016
Authorities in the Chinese province are pushing for consolidation in the rare earth industry, with China Southern looking to absorb smaller firms.
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20 December 2016
The Chinese government plans to inspect 379 rare earths producers to ensure they are not involved in illegal rare earth mining or smuggling.
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13 December 2016
Although local and central governments have introduced measures previously to combat illegal rare earth extraction, the problem still persists in China and is preventing a price recovery.
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12 December 2016
Breakthrough Energy Ventures will finance clean energy breakthroughs with zero carbon emissions.
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07 December 2016
Rare earths and graphite are to be warehoused in quantities at least 80% of the country’s domestic capacity as China looks to secure supply of materials where demand is on the rise.
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07 December 2016
The Australian rare earths junior has chosen Tees Valley for its plant, citing factors including proximity to ports, bulk low-cost reagent supplies and a highly skilled workforce. Britain’s impending exit from the EU is not a source of concern for the company.
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06 December 2016
The recently-listed Mongolian company expects growth to continue in NdFeb demand following a number of supply deals agreed with major companies.