China is doubling its export quotas for rare earths – 17 elements vital to producing modern electronics and batteries. The move comes days after the World Trade Organization ruled the country had violated trade rules by limiting shipments of raw materials. The Ministry of Commerce said Thursday on its website that the quota for the […]
China Raises Quotas on Rare Earth Exports
Posted July 14th, 2011 at 10:45 am (UTC-5)
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Japanese Scientists Announce Discovery of Rare Mineral Deposits
Posted July 4th, 2011 at 10:25 pm (UTC-5)
Japanese scientists say vast deposits of rare earth minerals, crucial in making electronic goods, have been found on the floor of the Pacific Ocean. A team of researchers from the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology announced the discovery Monday. The group said that deep sea mud in central and southeastern areas of the […]
