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Experts Say Forget Ukraine; Start Mining Critical Elements in U.S.

Experts stress the U.S. Needs to focus on mining critical minerals to support its economy and national defense, as highlighted by the U.S. Geological Survey.
China produces 60% of the world's rare earths and processes nearly 90%, dominating the market, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Pini Althaus from USA Rare Earth suggested investing in exploration and creating a critical minerals task force to improve U.S. Strategy.
The U.S. Geological Survey has identified 50 minerals critical to America's economy and national defense.

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Experts Say Forget Ukraine; Start Mining Critical Elements in U.S.

Whatever the outcome of the infamous Oval Office blowup between President Trump and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelinsky, mining experts say it won’t change one fact about the minerals needed to keep America’s economy moving. We have them, and we need to start mining them. Now. “Mining those resources could significantly contribute to ensuring that the U.S. has the critical materials needed for our technology and defense industries, freeing us from Chin…

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