The vast majority of rare earths - indispensable in many electronics components - comes from China.

稀土绝大部分来自中国，这种材料是生产许多电子元件所不可或缺的。

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Exports of rare earths were subject to an unannounced weeklong ban (see article).

稀土出口下了莫名其妙的一周禁止令(见文章)。

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Various players have tried to recycle rare earths and metals in Japan.

在日本的各个参与者都努力回收稀土和金属。

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Analysts say the obstacles Lynas has faced in Malaysia prevented it from enjoying a boom in rare-earths prices.

WSJ: Mining Firm, Ex-Teacher Battle Over Rare Earths

The company's stock has continued to drift south, underscoring the difficulties still facing Lynas's plans to become a breakthrough player in the global rare-earths market.

WSJ: Mining Firm, Ex-Teacher Battle Over Rare Earths

The structure of Beijing's rare-earths export policies limits on exports, but more or less abundant supplies domestically suggests the goal has been to move the economy up the manufacturing value chain by encouraging foreign companies to locate high-tech production in China.

WSJ: Business Asia: Postcards From the Rare-Earth Front