INQUIRER.net: Gov’t hopes to revive rare earth elements dev’t plan with China

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Gov't hopes to revive rare earth elements dev't plan with China Apr 22nd 2013, 23:04 MANILA, Philippines—The Philippines will try to revive next month preparations with China for the joint development of rare earth elements (REEs) in the Philippines, according to the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB).   MGB Director Leo Jasareno told reporters that Philippine representatives would fly to Naning, China, on May 8 to discuss Manila's intention to push through with the joint development plan.   Analysts call REEs "strategic minerals" because of they can be used in the development of weapons guidance systems and other space-age technologies.   REEs are abundant in the earth's crust but are called "rare" because they are usually ... Keep on reading: Gov't hopes to revive rare earth elements dev't plan with China Media files: Mines-and-Geosciences-Bureau.jpg (image/jpeg)

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