Gov.cn Reports Opening of China's 2011 Rare Earth Export Quotas
China's Ministry of Commerce began accepting Chinese firms' applications for 2011 rare earth export quotas on November 11, 2010. The ministry said only applications from firms that have ISO 9000 certification and meet national standards will be accepted.
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Rare earths are 17 chemical elements. They are used in the production of flat-screen monitors, electric-car batteries, wind turbines, missiles and aerospace alloys.