In a move underscoring rising geopolitical tensions and the quest for technological supremacy, the U.S. Department of Defense injected $400 million into MP Materials, the only active rare earth mine …
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Rare Earth Rage: China’s Magnet Grip is the Supply Chain Nightmare We Ignored
by Kai Keppnerby Kai KeppnerLet’s be honest: we knew this was coming. For years, supply chain experts, trade analysts, and the occasional armchair geopolitical strategist have warned about one glaring vulnerability: China’s monopoly on …
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Is the supply of rare earths caught between a rock and a hard place?
by Karsten Hornby Karsten HornOur lives have been completely revolutionized by a vast assortment of innovations. As technology continues to simplify our day to day rituals, we become increasingly dependent on new developments in …