ssshhhhh... this is a library

just wanted to share some links I found while searching for free info from the BCC research report on rare earths (which is too expensive for me, unfortunately):

BCC press release:
http://www.bccresearch.com/pressroom/RAVM018E.htm

short (free) excerpt from the report can be obtained at
http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/bc46776-rare-earths.html

China Rare Earth Market report 2006, or at least a press release with some infos:
http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/451888

interesting: (quote) The global demand for rare earth in 2020-2025 will reach 2 million tons (including over 1.5 million tons applied in hydrogen fuel vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, each accounting for 1/3), some 35% (around 700.000 tons) of which will come from China. (unquote)
wow, 2 mio tons...


GWG homepage:
http://www.gwmg.ca/aree/faq.php
I find this table interesting (also from the BCC report):

Application 2005 (%)
Permanent Magnets 18
NiMH Batteries 8
Catalysts 22
Phosphors 4
Glass 14
Polishing 16
Other 18
Total 100
Source: Business Communications Company Inc. (BCC) Research