China 2010 Rare Earth Exports Drop 9.3%, Customs Says
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Exports of rare earths from China, which supplies more than 90 percent of the world’s needs, fell by 9.3 percent last year as the government tightened domestic mining to curb pollution.
China exported 39,813 metric tons of rare earths elements in 2010, according to customs data released today. The value of the exports more than tripled to $939.7 million.