Brussels, 29/11/2010 (Agence Europe) - China, which has been suspected of extending restrictions it had placed on rare earth exports, is now reported as being prepared to talk. China holds 95% of known global reserves of rare earth minerals.
A Chinese diplomatic source is quoted by Reuters as saying that China is ready to ease its restrictions on exports of rare earths, a group of 17 minerals used in high-tech products as varied as flat screens, mobile phones, lasers and hybrid cars....