China, the world's largest rare earth exporter, sold 7,742.2 tonnes of rare earths in June, up 32.0 % from May, figures from the General Administration of Customs of China showed. For more details, click on [TRADE/CN] ((If you have a query or comment on this story,

MP Materials has announced plans to expand rare earth mining and processing operations as Washington seeks to end its dependence on Chinese supplies.

Low environmental standards helped China become the world’s low-cost producer of rare earths, but Beijing was also focused on helping the industry.