Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-12 11:53Group 1 - The Rare Earth Price Index has officially launched on various platforms, including the Rare Earth Exchange's official website and financial information networks [1][5] - The index utilizes trading data from the Rare Earth Exchange and compliant trade data, reflecting the overall price trends of rare earth products in China, including lanthanum, cerium, praseodymium, and neodymium [5] - The index aims to provide timely, accurate, and transparent price references for the rare earth industry, contributing to the healthy development of the market [5] Group 2 - Baotou Steel and Northern Rare Earth announced an adjustment of the rare earth concentrate transaction price for Q1 2026 to 26,834 yuan/ton (dry weight, REO=50%), marking a 2.4% increase [6] - This adjustment represents the sixth consecutive price increase since Q3 2024, indicating a positive trend in rare earth concentrate pricing [6][8] - The pricing trend shows significant fluctuations, with a notable increase of 37.13% from Q4 2025 to Q1 2026, compared to previous quarters [8]