Highlights

• China Northern Rare Earth conducts hybrid training session on standardization policy
• Over 70 technical personnel from 24 organizations participated
• Training focuses on:
  • Improving project proposal processes
  • Developing a skilled standardization workforce
• Company aims to:
  • Strengthen technical influence
  • Enhance leadership in the global rare earth sector through strategic standardization efforts

On December 11, China Northern Rare Earth held a hybrid (online and offline) training session focused on standardization policy and project application requirements, in line with the National Standardization Development Outline. The training aimed to enhance capabilities in project proposal processes, strengthen the development of a skilled standardization workforce, and foster alignment between research and standards creation. Over 70 scientific and technical personnel from 24 organizations participated in the program.

Why does this matter? 

Rare Earth Exchanges monitors China’s rare earth complex, and this is one of the most influential state-owned consolidated companies.

Updates

According to a company press release (opens in a new tab), the session featured a lecture by the Deputy Director of the First Division of the National Standards Technology Review Center. Key topics included the latest requirements for standardization policies, insights into the project application process, and practical case studies addressing common issues in drafting proposals.

Emphasis was placed on the forward-thinking and leadership qualities of standards, encouraging simultaneous evaluation and development of research projects alongside standards. The case-based approach helped participants master critical direction-setting and drafting skills for standard proposals, thereby improving the quality and relevance of their standardization efforts.

Looking ahead, China's Northern Rare Earth plans to continue prioritizing standardization as a strategic focus. By expanding training initiatives and fostering an organizational culture that integrates the understanding, use, and development of standards, the company aims to strengthen its technical influence within the industry.

These efforts are expected to enhance the availability and efficacy of standards, enabling the company to solidify its leadership position in the global rare earth sector and drive high-quality development.  All in part of the effort to outperform the firm’s own targets in anticipation of more competition from the West.