The Global Race for Rare Earth Minerals

The race is on for control over deposits of rare earth elements and critical minerals that are necessary in much of the technology we use today. The U.S. is lagging behind it’s main rival in this global competition, China. We hear about why these resources are so sought after and the stakes in the race to control them.

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