China's Stranglehold on Coveted Rare Earth Minerals
Episode 5 min 51s

China's Stranglehold on Coveted Rare Earth Minerals

The U.S. once controlled the market on rare earth minerals, sought after for the production of cell phones, computers, electric and hybrid vehicles, and more. But in the last few decades, China has cornered that market and surpassed the US. We explore how.

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