Rare Earths: Demand Continues to Exceed Supply
Price level likely to remain high, according to an expert. Development of alternative materials time-consuming.
Price level likely to remain high, according to an expert. Development of alternative materials time-consuming.
Rio Tinto has begun producing tellurium at its Kennecott copper plant in the U.S. state of Utah.
A commissioned study conducted by Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) provides insight into the strategies of international corporations to secure supplies of critical raw materials.
Strategy paper envisages accelerated expansion of photovoltaics.
Currently China dominates the production of the rare earth oxide, mining giant Rio Tinto wants to change that.
Compared to the previous month, exports of strategic raw materials decreased slightly.