Ventures by Japan, South Korea and Taiwan illustrate how the race for REE security is accelerating, powered by both geopolitical tension and industrial strategy.
The development underscores concern about supply chains for cobalt, nickel, lithium, and other minerals that are essential for solar panels, batteries and other clean technology.
German companies are handing Beijing sensitive supply chain information, which is demanded by Chinese officials before they approve exports of rare earth elements, used in an array of modern products.
Report by AidData, a research lab at US's College of William and Mary, shows China has financed forays into a number of countries to strengthen hold over critical mineral deposits.
ThePrint Explorer looks at the significance of rare earths, how China rose to dominate the industry, and the US's efforts to claim control over these critical elements.
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None of the countries you listed have a independent REE supply chain. Japan tried but China quickly rescinded its ban and dumped REEs causing prices to fall and lower incentives for domestic investment and development of REEs. Even processing requires chemicals that are only produced in China.
None of the countries you listed have a independent REE supply chain. Japan tried but China quickly rescinded its ban and dumped REEs causing prices to fall and lower incentives for domestic investment and development of REEs. Even processing requires chemicals that are only produced in China.