MaterialsChina ramps up rare-earth production to meet EV, wind power demand
Beijing raises cap amid rising demand and worry over risk to U.S. imports
Soil containing rare earths is transported for export at a port in China's Jiangsu province, a producer of the metals. © Reuters
SHUNSUKE TABETA, Nikkei staff writer
BEIJING -- State-owned Chinese resources developers are expanding production of rare-earth metals in response to higher government quotas, working to build a supply chain that can handle growing demand for electric vehicles and other high-tech products.