China Rare Earth Industry 2018

As of 2018, there are 120 million tons of rare earth reserves in the world, and 44 million tons in China, accounting for 38%. The industrial reserves of heavy rare earth (dysprosium, terbium, etc.) which occupy a more important position in high-end manufacturing industry are 1.5 million tons. In 2018, the global output of rare earth minerals was about 195,000 tons, and that of China was about 120,000 tons, accounting for 62%. China occupies an absolute leading position in rare earth mining, smelting, separation and purification technology. The global output of rare earth metallurgical separation is about 146,000 tons, ofRead More →