Explainer: Rare earths
We look at rare earths - What are they and why does everyone seem to want them?
The Briefing Room · BBC Radio 4
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Show Notes
Rare earths and critical minerals are precious resources everyone seems to want but what are they and what are they used for? David Aaronovitch speaks to Ellie Saklatvala, head of Nonferrous Metal Pricing at Argus – a provider of market intelligence for the global commodity markets.
Guest Ellie Saklatvala
This is part of a new mini-series called the The Briefing Room Explainers. They’re short versions of previous episodes of the Briefing Room.
Presenter: David Aaronovitch Producer: Caroline Bayley Editor: Richard Vadon