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Despite some rare earth prices witnessing drastic increases—especially those subject to Chinese export bans—others, particularly neodymium and dysprosium, have plummeted by over 20% year-on-year. Such price fluctuations unveil vulnerabilities, leading many mining operations globally to operate at a loss. While Linus continues to profitability, the pressing issue remains: the financial allure for investors outside of China is dim, with prospects for attracting new investors diminishing as prices drop, and overheads remain high.