Charted: Where the U.S. Gets Its Rare Earths From

Charted: Where the U.S. Gets Its Rare Earths From

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Charted: Where the U.S. Gets Its Rare Earths From This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. China dominates the global supply of rare earth elements (REEs)—a group of 17 minerals vital to everything from smartphones and electric vehicles to guided missiles and satellites. …

France continues to arm itself to ensure its energy transition, particularly in the field of rare earths. The latest example is a new line of production of neodymium and praseodymium from the recycling of metals for permanent magnets in La Rochelle. Belgian chemist Solvay decided to bring the fate of his factory "Rhodia Operations La Rochelle" closer to its glorious past, thanks to the inauguration of a new rare earth treatment line necessary fo…

What are rare earths and why are these minerals in the news?

With the on-going global trade discussions, the topic of rare earths often comes up. Rare earths are essential to modern technology and our national security and. given the current state of affairs where China controls 70 percent of the market…