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U.S. Races to Diversify Rare Earth Supply | US News
The U.S. is racing to build a rare earth mineral supply chain free from China’s grip, driven by national security concerns and the critical role these minerals play in everything from electric cars to advanced weapons. With Pentagon backing and private innovation, America is investing in new extraction and refining technologies—including breakthroughs from companies like ReElement—to turn domestic waste and raw materials into a competitive, sustainable source. This push mirrors pandemic-era mobilization, aiming to make the U.S. a global leader in critical minerals, just as fracking did for…
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