How Kazakhstan can anchor a resilient rare‑earth supply chain for the West

How Kazakhstan can anchor a resilient rare‑earth supply chain for the West

By partnering with Kazakhstan on rare-earth element mining, the United States can reduce its dependence on China and build a more secure critical minerals supply chain.

How Kazakhstan can anchor a resilient rare‑earth supply chain for the West – by Miras Zhiyenbayev (Atlantic Council – June 3, 2025)

Atlantic Council – Shaping the global future together The rare-earth supply crunch underscores a critical lesson: The United States cannot afford to rely on China’s goodwill for minerals essential to its economy and security. China dominates the rare-earth supply chain, with Beijing supplying about 60 percent of global rare-earths output and controlling up to 90 percent ...