(a)[3]
Describe China’s changing contribution to global REE production between 1950 and 2012.
(b)[8]
- Explain two reasons why demand for REEs is expected to keep rising. [4]
- Analyse the social costs linked with the increased mining of REEs. [4]
(c)[3]
What might be the economic justifications for China’s cut in export quotas for REEs?
(d)[6]
Discuss whether it is likely that China will be able to keep its dominance of the international REEs market at a time when global prices for REEs are rising.