The $10 Billion Hunt for the Rocks That Power the World

 

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Rare earths are the backbone of modern technology, and China has cornered the global market for the commodity. The country produces and processes more than 80% of the world’s supply. As it uses that dominance as geopolitical leverage, can other countries break its grip? 

 

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