According to the xinhua news agency, in 2013 Chinas total volume control quotas for rare earth ore mining, 93800 tons, the same as the previous two years. Exploitation of total amount control indicators to save resources and protect the environment.

Last month, the Chinese government to set annual export quotas in 31001 tons, slightly more than 30996 tons last year.

Chinas rare earth output accounts for 95% of global supply.