They are called "rare earth" NOT because they are all that rare, it's just that it's difficult to mine and extract them. America has its own rare earth deposits and reserves, and (ahem, take note) Greenland has about an equal amount to the US.
Not even mining the big issue, although they aren't everywhere. But the processing and refining is wickedly nasty and dangerous. North side of the 15 freeway near Las Vegas is a Mountain of tailings from a mine that has been shipping to Chyna for years. Thank You EPA.
They are called "rare earth" NOT because they are all that rare, it's just that it's difficult to mine and extract them. America has its own rare earth deposits and reserves, and (ahem, take note) Greenland has about an equal amount to the US.
See this chart for known reserves: https://newseu.cgtn.com/news/2021-04-13/What-are-rare-earth-metals-and-what-are-they-used-for--ZgHxWfrePm/img/bad66209192e4712bb57d55975300d80/bad66209192e4712bb57d55975300d80.jpeg
If China wants to play that way, there are other nations who we can engage with for these materials.
Don’t worry Greenland! Freedom 🇺🇸 is coming!
Not even mining the big issue, although they aren't everywhere. But the processing and refining is wickedly nasty and dangerous. North side of the 15 freeway near Las Vegas is a Mountain of tailings from a mine that has been shipping to Chyna for years. Thank You EPA.