Rare Earths' New Frontier: America's Desperate Bid for Independence China's dominance over the global rare earth market, accounting for nearly 90% of refined supply, poses a strategic vulnerability to Western nations.
This stranglehold has been a thorn in the side of countries seeking to diversify their critical minerals supply chains. The U. S.
Department of War's investment in Australian miner Sunrise Energy Metals marks a significant milestone in the Trump administration's efforts to shore up America's own rare earth supply chain.