Why Do Rare Earth Minerals Matter?

Why Do Rare Earth Minerals Matter?

Hey Taylor – I was reading about the trade issues with the US and China and saw something about rare earth minerals. I assumed most of the trade war stuff was about electronics and energy rights, but are minerals actually a sticking point? – Greta Hey Greta – Believe it or not, minerals are a huge piece in this trade puzzle. Especially for any county that wants to do more manufacturing at home. In a lot of ways, the rare earth minerals are the m…

China’s got the world in a rare earth choke hold

Beijing’s dominance in strategically crucial minerals gives it major leverage in trade talks.

Geopolitics and rare earth metals

Rare earth elements are critical in the production of consumer products, renewables, and green, industrial, and defense products. Using more than thir…

Is America running into trouble over its trade war with China? - NZ Autocar

China is tightening its export controls over rare-earth materials crucial to car manufacture. This has left component and vehicle makers scrambling.  Go Auto reports that the rare-earth elements situation could become more important than the semi-conductor shortage of 2021-2023. US-based Automotive News suggests that the fate of automakers’ assembly lines is in the hands of a small team of Chinese bureaucrats. That’s because China controls up to…

China’s Death Grip on Rare Earth Minerals: Regulatory Hurdles, U.S. Processing Efforts, Trump Administration Gains, and Investor Opportunities

China’s dominance over rare earth elements (REEs) and critical minerals has become a geopolitical flashpoint, with the nation controlling roughly 60% of global mining and 85-90% of processing capacity. These materials—vital for everything from electric vehicle (EV) motors to fighter jets—have given Beijing significant leverage in its trade war with the West, particularly the United States. Despite efforts to build domestic supply chains, the U.S…