U.S. rare earths

How to Actually Overcome China’s Rare Earths Monopoly

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How to Actually Overcome China’s Rare Earths Monopoly

Rare earths are not rare; they’re also not earths. A geology joke for you should you need one over the holiday season. Yet within that misnomer is also what all too many get wrong about the industry. Yes, it’s true that rare earths are essential to many things, including this brave new world of renewable … Read more

Mongolia’s Rare Earths Diplomacy and Its Geopolitical Implications

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Mongolia’s Rare Earths Diplomacy and Its Geopolitical Implications

Advertisement Mongolia, rich in minerals especially copper and rare earths, but sandwiched between China and Russia, is making a pivotal shift toward a “third neighbor” – the United States. During a recent visit to Washington, Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai aimed to fortify U.S. ties concerning critical minerals and particularly to enhance cooperation in rare earth … Read more