澳大利亚Lynas公司在中国以外开始稀土生产,获得美国政府合同。 Australian firm Lynas begins rare earth production outside China, securing a US government contract.

澳大利亚公司Lynas Rare Earths在其马来西亚的设施中生产了重稀土,包括氧化,这是中国以外的首次商业生产。 Australian company Lynas Rare Earths has produced heavy rare earths, including dysprosium oxide, at its Malaysian facility, marking the first commercial production outside of China. 这一发展意义重大,因为稀土元素对于可再生能源技术至关重要。 This development is significant as rare earth elements are crucial for renewable energy technologies. 美国政府同意与Lynas签订两亿五千八百万美元的合同, 在得克萨斯州建造一座新的炼油厂, 目的是减少对中国来源的依赖。 The US government has agreed to a $258 million contract with Lynas to build a new refinery in Texas, aiming to reduce dependency on Chinese sources.