China’s Monopoly of rare earths threatens crucial Western industries
November 2, 2010
Quietly and without the rest of the world taking much notice, China has managed during the last 20 years to establish a global monopoly over rare earths. Today, the country mines 95 percent of the global production of these minerals, which are essential for manufacturing many high-tech products from wind turbines to missiles, hybrid cars… » read more
Posted by Eberhard Rhein
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