Will the production of rare earth produce toxic waste?

According to the research of Hayes labruto et al., 60000 cubic meters of waste gas containing hydrochloric acid, 200 cubic meters of acid containing waste water and 1-1.4 tons of radioactive waste will be produced for each ton of rare earth elements. The "white paper on rare earths" issued by the State Council also mentioned that every ton of rare earths produced should be produced

2000 tons of toxic waste. The process of rare earth mining, smelting and separation will not only consume a lot of water resources, but also consume a lot of acid substances and electricity.