RE: RE: China still in control... Good find, stone4. Some clear statements, Schmid. Thanks. As you mentioned, the following line of the Rhodia article popped into my eyes, too.
This highlights the fact that while there is no shortage of worldwide rare earth deposits, each differs from the other in terms of specific rare earth elements, technologies needed for separation and the problem of radioactivity usually encountered in rare earth ores (presence of thorium and uranium) which can seriously hamper processing plans.
One could conclude, that this may be another reason for delay. At the end, we will see, what mix of reasons caused it all. If one (HRE) wants to make sure, that the market will be shaken (in a positive way), than every little part of this story has to fit. To reach for the top without as little capital as possible in this „WILD-EAST-AREA“, your steps must be coordinated well. On one hand, I really hope, their news will happen soon. But with these markets? I don't know.
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