Aclara Launches Rare Earth Pilot Plant in Brazil
The facility processes ion-adsorption clays to produce rare earth carbonate. Material could be refined in a U.S. plant in the future.
The facility processes ion-adsorption clays to produce rare earth carbonate. Material could be refined in a U.S. plant in the future.
Despite 22% more sales year-on-year, the sales revenue was below analysts' estimates.
China released its second batch of March export data this week, revealing a sharp drop in gallium and germanium shipments to historic lows.
The order seeks to boost deep-sea mineral exploration, mining, and processing.
The move aims to strengthen domestic supply chains and reduce reliance on foreign sources.
Chinese exports of the minor metals gallium and germanium fell sharply in March