Romania seeks battery-plant investment through its rare earths

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Andra Timu and Irina Vilcu

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June 18, 2019 08:47 AM

BUCHAREST -- Romania is re-opening mines for rare earth minerals to lure investments in battery plants for electric cars, joining a Europe-wide initiative that aims for a bigger share of the global market.

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