Dossier
rare-earths
Coverage of rare-earths in the Nexus archive.
- A Leaked US Draft Calls Brazil “Country X” in a Rare-Earths Pitch
A leaked US draft proposal on critical minerals mistakenly refers to Brazil as 'Country X' and incorrectly names Ecuador instead of Brazil in a template error. Brazilian negotiators interpreted the errors as indicating Washington's lack of serious interest in the matter.
- China Rare Earth Shares Rally as Beijing Targets Output Breaches
China's rare earth shares increased as Beijing addresses output breaches, highlighting China's dominance in the rare-earth market since Deng Xiaoping's prioritization of these elements. This control impacts global trade, job markets, and U.S. national security.