Key Statistics
Estimated World Production of Rare Earths
In tonnes of Total Rare Earth Oxide (TREO):
| Country |
2008 |
2009f |
2010f |
2014f |
| China |
115,000 (93%) |
90,000 (93%) |
120,000 (94%) |
165,000 (81%) |
| Others |
9,000 (7%) |
6,500 (7%) |
7,500 (6%) |
38,500 (19%) |
| Total |
124,000 (100%) |
96,500 (100%) |
127,500 (100%) |
203,500 (100%) |
Source: Industrial Minerals Company of Australia Pty Ltd (IMCOA)
Estimated World Demand for Rare Earths
In tonnes of Total Rare Earth Oxide (TREO):
| Country |
2008 |
2009f |
2010f |
2014f |
| China |
77,000 (59%) |
65,000 (72%) |
82,000 (61%) |
133,000 (65%) |
| Others |
54,000 (41%) |
25,000 (28%) |
53,000 (39%) |
72,000 (35%) |
| Total |
131,000 (100%) |
90,000 (100%) |
135,000 (100%) |
205,000 (100%) |
Source: Industrial Minerals Company of Australia Pty Ltd (IMCOA)
Summary of REE Demand for Major Applications
In tonnes of Total Rare Earth Oxide (TREO):
| REE Application |
|
REO |
2008 Demand |
2014f Demand
|
|
Main Growth Areas |
| Permanent Magnets |
|
Nd, Pr, Dy, Tb, Sm |
26,500 |
47,500 |
|
Hybrid vehicles, small motors |
| NiMH Batteries |
|
La, Ce, Pr, Nd |
22,500 |
51,000 |
|
Hybrid vehicles |
| Catalysts |
|
Ce, La, Pr, Nd |
23,000 |
33,000 |
|
Gasoline, diesel, and hybrid vehicles-emission controls |
| Phosphors |
|
Eu, Y, Tb, La, Dy, Ce, Pr, Gd |
9,000 |
14,000 |
|
LCD and PDP displays |
| Polishing Powders |
|
Ce, La, Nd, mixed |
15,000 |
22,500 |
|
LCD and PDP displays |
| Glass Additives |
|
Ce, La, Nd, Er, Gd, Yb |
12,500 |
14,500 |
|
Digital cameras, fibre optics |
| Ceramics, other |
|
Mixed |
15,500 |
22,500 |
|
Computers, communications, lighting |
| Total |
|
|
124,000 |
205,000 |
|
|
Source: Industrial Minerals Company of Australia Pty Ltd (IMCOA)
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