Baotou, which controls about 40% of rare earth production in China, has announced that it is shutting down its smelting and separation operations for a month starting today in order to try and stimulate the market according to reports on Reuters.

Baotou, which controls about 40% of rare earth production in China, has announced that it is shutting down its smelting and separation operations for a month starting today in order to try and stimulate the market according to reports on Reuters.