USGS: Global rare earth metals production rises by 17% YOY in 2021
2022-02-09 13:58:57 [Print]
According to the preliminary data released by the U
China maintained its world's largest REE producer status with 168,000 tonnes mined in 2021, an increase of 20% versus a year ago. China was followed by the United States (43,000 tonnes), Burma (26,000 tonnes) and Australia (22,000 tonnes).
. S . Geological Survey (USGS), global mine rare earth metals (REE) production in 2021 was estimated to be 280,000 tonnes of REE oxide equivalent, a 17% increase over 2020.
China maintained its world's largest REE producer status with 168,000 tonnes mined in 2021, an increase of 20% versus a year ago. China was followed by the United States (43,000 tonnes), Burma (26,000 tonnes) and Australia (22,000 tonnes).