rare earth
noun
1
: any of a group of similar oxides of metals or a mixture of such oxides occurring together in widely distributed but relatively scarce minerals
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The global production of rare earth minerals has long been dominated by China.
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
One reason is that US companies that want to buy rare earth minerals can simply go through an intermediary country first.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2025
About 70% of U.S. rare earth imports came from China in 2023.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
Australian Resources Minister, Madelaine King, said securing a reliable supply of rare earth metals was important for Australia’s security and the security of key partners.
—Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
One reason is that US companies that want to buy rare earth minerals can simply go through an intermediary country first.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2025
About 70% of U.S. rare earth imports came from China in 2023.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
Australian Resources Minister, Madelaine King, said securing a reliable supply of rare earth metals was important for Australia’s security and the security of key partners.
—Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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rare earth
noun
1
: any of a group of similar oxides of metals or a mixture of such oxides occurring together in widely distributed but relatively scarce minerals
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