Will Australia overtake China in rare earths?
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Australia is set to become the world's second largest producer of rare earth minerals, but is unlikely to overtake China, which dominates both production and processing. Australia faces challenges in refining and manufacturing, areas where China maintains a strong lead.
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Australia set to become world's second largest rare earth producer
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- Rare earth minerals are not actually rare, with 17 elements used in various technologies. 3s
- Australia is on track to become the world's second largest producer of rare earth minerals. 41s
- Mining is underway in several Australian states, with South Australia repurposing old smelters. 47s
- Australia faces challenges in refining and separating rare earth elements, a process mainly done in China. 1m 2s
- Environmental concerns exist, but demand for rare earth minerals remains high. 1m 18s
