SMM News: China Northern Rare Earth and Bao Gang United Steel's Rare Earth Ore Transaction Price Rose 1.11% QoQ in Q2. China Northern Rare Earth announced on the evening of April 9: According to the rare earth ore pricing method and the Q1 2025 rare earth oxide prices, after calculation and approval at the company's 6th general manager's office meeting in 2025, the Q2 2025 rare earth ore transaction price was adjusted to 18,825 yuan/mt (dry weight, REO=50%), with the tax-exclusive price increasing or decreasing by 376.5 yuan/mt for every 1% increase or decrease in REO. Compared to the Q1 2025 transaction price of 18,618 yuan/mt, the price of 18,825 yuan/mt increased by 207 yuan/mt, up 1.11% QoQ.