China Considers Tightening Rare-Earth Quotas

[2011-08-03 13:34:43]


China is considering tightening regulations on exports of rare-earth metals amid concerns that sharply higher global prices have led to a surge in smuggling and the export of byproducts that aren't included in current limits.

Government officials and industry executives said they are discussing several measures, including a proposal to bring more byproducts under export limits and another to have separate quotas for light and heavy rare-earth metals.
Source: The Wall Street