Produced by: Manoj Kumar
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From smartphones to missiles, rare earth minerals power modern life—and a new map just revealed where they’re hiding.
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With 44 million metric tons of rare earth reserves, China dominates global supply, forcing rivals to scramble for alternatives.
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The U.S., Europe, and China are locked in a high-stakes battle over rare earth minerals—whoever controls them controls the future.
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Rich lithium, cobalt, and zinc reserves in Africa are turning the continent into a critical supplier for electric vehicles and batteries.
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Ukraine’s vast titanium and lithium reserves make it a key player in the struggle for mineral independence from China.
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Massive untapped rare earth deposits in Greenland have sparked global interest—but also raised environmental and political concerns.
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Beijing has restricted rare earth exports before, rattling global markets—could it do it again?
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The EU is ramping up mining and recycling efforts to break China’s monopoly, but is it too late?
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The U.S. is investing billions in rare earth mining—but breaking China’s grip won’t be easy.
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