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The U.S. is trying to reclaim its rare-earth mantle

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Apr 30, 2021
The U.S. is in a quiet race driven by national and economic security to reestablish a domestic supply chain for rare earth elements.
The U.S. used to be a leader in mining and refining rare-earth elements into finished products. Above, a geologist points to monazite, which contains rare-earth minerals, in a South African mine.
Rodger Bosch/AFP via Getty Images
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Rare earths plant in Malaysia stopped by protests

by Marketplace Contributor
May 28, 2012
Despite their name, rare earths are common. And now countries besides China, like Malaysia, are exploring how to make money mining for the key component in electronics.
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China sets up rare earths industry association

by David Brancaccio
Apr 9, 2012
China -- which controls 90 percent of the rare earths market -- looks to finally consolidate and streamline the sector there.
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The rare earth advantage

by Scott Tong
Mar 13, 2012
U.S. and EU complain to the World Trade Organization about Chinese dominance and policy in the vital high-tech sector.
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The winners and losers in commodities

by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 3, 2011
This final note today, a word on commodities as we leave 2010 in the rear view mirror....
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