China to boost rare earth output by 50% from largest deposit

Key facts

• China plans to increase mining output from the Bayan Obo rare earth deposit by 50%.
• Bayan Obo is the world's largest rare earth deposit.

China intends to raise mining output from the Bayan Obo deposit, the largest rare earth deposit globally, by 50%. This move is significant given the critical role of rare earths in various high-tech industries and global supply chains.