Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
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Year | Production | Unit of Measure | % Change |
2002 | 88000 | Metric tons of rare earth oxide equivalent | NA |
2004 | 98000 | Metric tons of rare earth oxide equivalent | 11.36% |
2005 | 119000 | Metric tons of rare earth oxide equivalent | 21.43% |
2006 | 133000 | Metric tons of rare earth oxide equivalent | 11.76% |
2007 | 120000 | Metric tons of rare earth oxide equivalent | -9.77% |
2008 | 125000 | Metric tons of rare earth oxide equivalent | 4.17% |
2009 | 129000 | Metric tons of rare earth oxide equivalent | 3.20% |
2010 | 120000 | Metric tons of rare earth oxide equivalent | -6.98% |
2011 | 105000 | Metric tons of rare earth oxide equivalent | -12.50% |
2012 | 100000 | Metric tons of rare earth oxide equivalent | -4.76% |