New York Post: Inside the battle to control the world’s supply of rare earths

As global demand for high-tech and defense applications surges, a fierce strategic competition is unfolding over control of rare‑earth minerals. Dominated by China’s extensive mining, processing, and export capacity, these essential materials—used in everything from electric vehicles to missile systems—have become a linchpin in geopolitical leverage. Other nations are scrambling to diversify their supply chains, ramp up domestic production, and develop refining infrastructure to reduce dependency. Read the full story here: Inside the battle to control the world’s supply of rare earths — New York Post, June 15, 2025