澳大利亚的Lynas公司开始在马来西亚生产稀土, 挑战中国的主导地位。 Australian firm Lynas begins producing rare earths in Malaysia, challenging China's dominance.

澳大利亚的Lynas Rare Earths公司在马来西亚生产了氧化,这是在中国以外地区首次生产重稀土的商业生产。 Australian firm Lynas Rare Earths has produced dysprosium oxide in Malaysia, marking the first commercial production of heavy rare earths outside of China. 中国在稀土供应链中占主导地位,生产了60%以上的开采材料和92%的精炼产量。 China dominates the rare earths supply chain, producing over 60% of mined materials and 92% of refined output. Lynas计划下一步提炼, 但专家表示需要更多多样化, 以挑战中国对这个产业的控制。 Lynas plans to refine terbium next, but experts say more diversification is needed to challenge China's hold on the industry.