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Kristie Batten
Lynas mines rare earths at its Mt Weld deposit in Western Australia Source: Lynas

Lynas mines rare earths at its Mt Weld deposit in Western Australia Source: Lynas | Credits: Lynas

Establishing a meaningful rare earths industry outside China's dominance is proving to be easier said than done. Rare earths are considered to be critical minerals as China controls up to 90% of global...

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