China's Rare Earths Dominance Sparks Tensions and Negotiations
TL;DR
China's dominance in rare earth metals has come at a significant environmental cost, with decades of pollution from mining and processing activities, especially in Baotou, leading to contaminated water, soil, and health issues, despite recent efforts to improve industry practices.
- China Has Paid a High Price for Its Dominance in Rare Earths The New York Times
- China's foreign minister dismisses European worries over rare earths Reuters
- Rare earth exports should never come between us, China’s Wang Yi tells Europe South China Morning Post
- China strikes conciliatory tone in spat over rare earths with Europe Yahoo
- Infographic: Who controls rare earth processing? Mining.com
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