Chinese Researchers Achieve International Leading Level in Extracting High-Purity Lead-212 from Rare Earth Ore Slag

[SMM Rare Earth Weekly Review: Rare earth prices overall hold up well, while downstream high-price transactions remain stagnant] Rare earth carbonate prices were at 59,300-59,500 yuan/mt, edging up this week; monazite prices were at 41,000-45,000 yuan/mt, flat this week; medium-yttrium, europium-rich ore prices were at 248,000-250,000 yuan/mt, rising significantly this week, the variety leading gains among ores, with low-priced supplies hard to find.

[SMM Rare Earth Daily Review: Rare Earth Prices Continue to Hold Up Well, but Market Trading Stays Stagnant] Overall, the rare earth market held up well supported by tightening supply of low-priced goods, but downstream follow-up was cautious, high-price transactions were difficult to advance, and actual trading was stagnant. In the short term, due to the persistent difficulty in sourcing low-priced supplies, prices for medium-heavy rare earth products may continue to hold up well; for Pr-Nd products, attention should be paid to the downstream demand situation, and prices may maintain narrow consolidation on a strong note.