Chinese rare-earth project in Laos stumbles as industry rakes in profits
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-08-11 12:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, China, Financial Markets, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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A sample of bastnaesite ore, a mineral used in the rare earth industry to extract elements, is displayed at the Geological Museum of China in Beijing in October 2025. Chinese miners of the materials are reporting strong earnings. © Reuters
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