China rare earths exports rebound in Jun as prices grow slower

SHANGHAI, Jul 15 (SMM) – China’s exports of rare earths rebounded in June, expanding 9% from May to 3,966.4 mt, showed data from China Customs released on Friday July 12.

Chinese rare earth producers recovered exports last month, as prices grew slower after rapid increases in May.

Exports of rare earths in January-June amounted to 23,232.2 mt, down 11.3% from the same period last year, as the trade dispute with the US took its toll.