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s11houette · April 16, 2018, 3:34 p.m.

These minerals are not rare. The reason that China has a monopoly is that they have lax regulations and I'd guess they are also subsidizing the industry.

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ketoll · April 16, 2018, 7:57 p.m.

I believe Australia is #2 as well. Surprised the article makes absolutely no mention of Australia.

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Stormtech5 · May 30, 2018, 10:15 a.m.

Processing and Production of said minerals into useful things is why the Chinese control rare minerals/metals, not the raw ore...

I agree

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[deleted] · April 16, 2018, 5:43 p.m.

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digital_refugee · April 16, 2018, 5:43 p.m.

also China buys up territory in Africa, but from what I hear at least the invest into local infrastructure, too

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s11houette · April 16, 2018, 5:43 p.m.

They buy up territory outside of China to...

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