BREAKINGVIEWS-How to loosen China’s chokehold on rare earths: podcast

Reuters

Feb 03

BREAKINGVIEWS-How to loosen China’s chokehold on rare earths: podcast

The host is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own.

By Peter Thal Larsen

LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Follow on Apple or Spotify. Listen on the Reuters app. Read the episode transcript.

Listen to the podcast

The People’s Republic dominates the supply of materials used in magnets, lasers and other high-tech products. In this episode of The Big View, Peter Thal Larsen talks to Mel Sanderson, a director of American Rare Earths, about how other governments can kick-start production.

Follow Peter Thal Larsen on Bluesky and LinkedIn.

FURTHER READING

IEA Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2025

Reuters Open Interest: Every mineral is critical in the new metals age

Reuters: Trump admin to take 10% stake in USA Rare Earth in $1.6 bln deal, sources say

Reuters: MP Materials seals mega rare-earths deal with US to break China’s grip

Reuters Breakingviews: US rare earth chokepoint is a big little problem

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