Inside Lynas Rare Earths and the race to build supply chains beyond China
CNBC goes inside Lynas Rare Earths’ Malaysia operation as former CEO Amanda Lacaze discusses its turnaround and the race to diversify supply beyond China.
TL;DR
- Lynas Rare Earths is an Australian producer central to building supply chains beyond China.
- The company's Malaysian plant processes rare earths mined in Western Australia.
- These materials are used in electric vehicles, wind turbines, and defense systems.
- Former CEO Amanda Lacaze discusses the company's turnaround and growth strategy.
- The article touches on competition with China and Lacaze's 12 years leading Lynas.