Conclusion

The issue of rare earth elements discussed in this report is complex and sensitive. The main difficulty is the lack of systematic and authoritative information. The main sources of information used are reports issued by national or intergovernmental authorities (e.g. China, European Union, United States) and by a number of private companies involved in the rare earth sector, from extraction to financing and trading. Research publications also provide valuable information. The challenge is how best to combine this disparate information in order to produce an objective analysis of this delicate issue. This report is the result of a balancing act.

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