Rare earths and China: Dirty business
By admin | September 30th, 2010 | Category: World Economy | No Comments »China is squeezing the supply of vital rare earths. But not for lingering RARE by name, though not by nature, 17 fundamentals in the periodic table—the “rare earths”—are among the most sought-after materials in modern manufacturing. In tiny amounts, their unique magnetic and phosphorescent properties make them vital ingredients in…
