| Abstract: | In 2005, rare earths were not mined in the United States. The major supplier, Molycorp, continued to maintain a large stockpile of rare-earth concentrates and compounds. Consumption decreased of refined rare-earth products. The United States remained a major importer and exporter of rare earths in 2005. During the same period, yttrium was not mined or refined in the US. Hence, supply of yttrium compounds for refined yttrium products came from China, France and Japan. Scandium was not also mined. World production was primarily in China, Russia and Ukraine. Demand for rare earths in 2006 is expected to be closely tied to economic conditions in the US. |
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| Citation Author: | Hedrick, J. B. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Mining Engineering |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Rare earths, the lanthanides, yttrium and scandium; 2006; Article; Journal; Mining Engineering; Hedrick, J. B. |
| Citation Start Page: | 51 |
| Citation Volume: | 58 |
| Citation Year: | 2006 |
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| Text: | Rare earths, the lanthanides, yttrium and scandium; 2006; Article; Journal; Mining Engineering; Hedrick, J. B. |
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| Date Other: | Sun, 1 Jan 2006 00:00 -0600 |
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