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Rare Earth Metal Prices are Falling
November 16, 2011 | New York Times

After reaching a peak in August, international prices for rare earth elements have fallen sharply. According to an article in the New York Times, cerium was $170/kilogram in August and has fallen to $60/kilogram.


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