Mario Nawfal(@MarioNawfal ):RARE EARTHS AREN’T RARE—CHINA OWNS THE REFINING, NOT THE MINES Elon’s right: rare earth minerals are found all over the world—including in the U.S.—but China controls over 85% of global refining. That’s the chokehold. The problem isn’t digging the stuff up. It’s turning it into magnets for EVs, missiles, and wind turbines. Even U.S.-mined material often gets sent to China for processing. Until America rebuilds its heavy industry, it will stay dependent. The minerals are here—but the power is still there. Source: USGS, IEA

2025.04.13 20:07

RARE EARTHS AREN’T RARE—CHINA OWNS THE REFINING, NOT THE MINES Elon’s right: rare earth minerals are found all over the world—including in the U.S.—but China controls over 85% of global refining. That’s the chokehold. The problem isn’t digging the stuff up. It’s turning it into magnets for EVs, missiles, and wind turbines. Even U.S.-mined material often gets sent to China for processing. Until America rebuilds its heavy industry, it will stay dependent. The minerals are here—but the power is still there. Source: USGS, IEA