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China Cutting Rare Earth Production?
August 8, 2012 | CNN

China currently produces about 90% of the world’s supply of rare earth elements and their tight export rules have made it difficult for companies in other countries to obtain adequate supplies at reasonable prices. Now China says that they plan to cut production by 20%.


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