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   Brian  wrote in news:cf2a479a-9b2e-4a76-8bc2-   
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   > China has recently been condemned by the World Trade Organisation   
   > (which exists to promote free trade) for the blanket ban it has   
   > imposed on the export of rare earth minerals.   
      
   The recent June issue of National Geographic had a short article   
   on rare earths, addressing the "China issue".   
      
   As Phil pointed out, the only reason the Chinese have such a corner   
   on the markter is they undercut their competition - the rest of the   
   world. Already, though, mines across the world are re-opening in   
   anticipation of the 'shortage'.   
      
   Brian   
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