The American rare earths company seeking to topple China's dominance | 60 Minutes
60 Minutes·2026-03-23 03:08
Last week, President Trump postponed a summit with his Chinese counterpart on account of the war with Iran. When Trump and Xiinping do meet, here's an agenda item bound to figure prominently. Rare Earth elements.Right now, China holds a near monopoly over these strategic metals that are key components in so much that makes the modern world go. Smartphones, robotics, EVs, also fighter jets, drones, and radar technology. That is, China controls materials essential to America's ability to wage war.Tonight, the ...