U.S. Geological Survey, 2026: China mined an estimated 270,000 of the world's 390,000 metric tons of rare earths in 2025, about 69 percent. Refining share is higher, at about 90 percent.
World total (rounded) 380,000 390,000
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U.S. Geological Survey, 2026: China mined an estimated 270,000 of the world's 390,000 metric tons of rare earths in 2025, about 69 percent. Refining share is higher, at about 90 percent.