Challenges ahead

Blitz BureauThe road to Atmanirbhar rare earths is steep. India’s current REPM capacity of 3 tonne and oxide production of about 2,900 tonnes per year are modest compared to China’s 160,000 tonne per year REE magnet output. China’s low-cost advantage has led to magnet values rising only 12  per cent despite a 95  per cent import volume increase….