Lynas posts 33% jump in Q3 rare earths output, amid takeover interest

Takeover target Lynas Corp on Tuesday reported a 32.5% rise in production of rare-earth oxides (REOs) during the quarter, as it fends off a takeover offer from retails-to-chemicals conglomerate Wesfarmers. Output of REO in the quarter ending March 31 was 5 444 t, compared with 4 110 t produced last year.