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EXPLAINED: Miner upbeat on rare earths despite dwindling profit | Vintage Vibes

Lynas' profit has fallen as it works to align production at Mt Weld and other assets with demand. (HANDOUT/SUPPLIED)

Profits have plunged for miner Lynas Rare Earths amid "stubbornly low" prices for the elements needed for mobile phones, batteries and high-tech defence equipment.

Lynas, the biggest producer of rare earths outside China, on Wednesday reported a net profit of $84 million for the 12 months to June 30, down almost three-quarters from $310.7m the previous year.

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