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2017-05-24T12:32:00+01:00

Hongqiao Liu (China Water Risk) joins the PRI’s Gemma James to discuss rare earth minerals and their importance to investors. As a key component in many new technologies, such as electronics and renewable energy, the sustainable supply of these “vitamins of industry” is becoming increasingly critical.

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