US races to break China’s rare earth dominance amid security concerns

US races to break China’s rare earth dominance amid security concerns

US Races to Break China’s Rare Earth Dominance Amid Security Concerns In a high-stakes geopolitical chess game, the United States is accelerating efforts to dismantle China’s iron grip on rare earth elements—vital minerals powering everything from F-35 jets to electric vehicles. As of November 2025, China’s control over 70% of global mining and 90% of … Read more