Prices of some rare earth metals have doubled in just three weeks amid heavy stockpiling in China that has raised fears over global supplies.
China produces more than 90 per cent of the world’s rare earths, which refer to 17 elements used in hybrid cars, fluorescent lights and many high- technology applications.
A recent crackdown by Beijing on rare earth mines and restrictions on exports have caused chaos in some of these markets.
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