From The Economist.

Rare earths are integral to modern daily life, yet China has a near-monopoly on them. Could anything break its grip? And are there any alternatives for these critical metals?

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00:00 – What are rare earths?
00:37 – Where are they found?
00:50 – China’s control of the market
01:42 – Why this is causing a problem
02:33 – Diversifying rare-earth sources
03:06 – Recycling existing rare earths
03:53 – Alternative materials
04:33 – Consistent investment is needed

A visual guide to critical materials and rare earths: https://econ.st/49CGZwk

The rare-earth industry needs more than Trumpian deals: https://econ.st/49B7yls

China’s power over rare earths is not as great as it seems: https://econ.st/4aZQesT

How to build strong magnets without rare-earth metals: https://econ.st/49wDVlq

Listen: what makes rare earths so special? https://econ.st/49S7j6V

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