China cuts rare earths mining permits

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 - 03:31 in Earth & Climate

(AP)—China has cut the number of permits for rare earths mining in a new move to tighten controls over the exotic minerals needed to manufacture mobile phones, electric cars and other high-tech goods.

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