Global manufacturers face a scarcity of rare earth elements as China moves to limit their availability

摘要

China is not entirely dependent on Australia, or any other supplier, for raw materials. In several of the world's most obscure but valuable minerals she is self-sufficient, and very much more. China currently accounts for 93% of production of so-called rare earth elements; and over 99% of the output of dysprosium and terbium, elements vital for a wide range of green-energy technologies and military applications.