Rare earth metals at the heart of China's rivalry with US, Europe
Rare earth minerals are crucial to the manufacture of magnets used in industries of the future like wind turbines and electric cars.
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A general view of a rare earth refinery north of the inner Mongolian city of Baotou, as seen on on August 20, 2012. (AFP)
By NewVision Reporter
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What if China were to cut off the United States and Europe from access to rare minerals that are essential to electric vehicles, wind turbines and drones?
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