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Posted: 2025-04-14 06:41:15 UTC
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Rare earth minerals are abundant globally, but China dominates the refining process, controlling over 85% of the world's capacity. This gives China a significant advantage in the production of magnets for EVs, missiles, and wind turbines, even when the minerals are mined in the U.S. America's dependence will persist until it rebuilds its heavy industry.
China's dominance in rare earth refining
Dependence on China for processing U.S.-mined materials
Impact on EV, missile, and wind turbine production
Need for America to rebuild heavy industry
China's control over rare earth refining
U.S. dependence on China for mineral processing
Lack of a robust domestic heavy industry in the U.S.