The challenge lies not in finding the raw ore, but in the fact that China processes 95% of these materials, benefiting from industry subsidies and controlling most of the refined output. A deal with Ukraine does not alter this reality.
All raw ore destined for rare earth metals ends up in China due to strict global environmental regulations hindering the development of processing facilities elsewhere. #RareEarth #Geopolitics
The challenge lies not in finding the raw ore, but in the fact that China processes 95% of these materials, benefiting from industry subsidies and controlling most of the refined output. A deal with Ukraine does not alter this reality.
All raw ore destined for rare earth metals ends up in China due to strict global environmental regulations hindering the development of processing facilities elsewhere. #RareEarth #Geopolitics