Rare Earth Price Hits Recent Highs as New Energy Battery Demand Surges

Published: Sep 13, 2017 10:14

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Rare earth prices have been rising since last year as demand for new energy battery surged, cctv reported.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 13 (SMM) – Rare earth prices have been rising since last year as demand for new energy battery surged, cctv reported.

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Rare earth prices and price gains both reached the highest over the past few years. Prices of major products gained over 50% since early 2017.

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