US Rare Earth Processing Shifted to China After Decades of Cheaper Imports
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The United States has become dependent on China for processing rare earth minerals used in crucial applications, according to Ars Technica and The Conversation.
Ars Technica reported that decades of cheaper imports contributed to the loss of the United States’ earlier advantage in rare earth processing, allowing China to take a leading position in the industry. The Conversation also examined how the United States relinquished that processing edge to China and the costs associated with the shift.
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