Magnet maker JL Mag Rare-Earth (SHE:300748) proposed the acquisition of a 9.24% stake in Baotou Rare Earth Products Exchange from China Northern Rare Earth (SHA:600111) for 22.1 million yuan.
The move is expected to boost the company's competitiveness and support the exchange's development into a national-level trading platform, according to a Thursday filing with the Shenzhen bourse.
China Northern Rare Earth currently holds 44.56% of the exchange.
Shares of JL Mag Rare-Earth rose 1% in recent trade.