Test Your Rare Earths Knowledge
China controls approximately what share of global rare earth refining capacity?
You got it! Due to China’s 90% control over rare earth refining, the U.S. faces significant national security, economic and technological vulnerabilities because REEs are foundational to modern defense, technology and energy.
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Which of these technologies relies on rare-earth permanent magnets?
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Which rare earth element is a key ingredient in high-performance permanent magnets used in technologies ranging from EVs and robotics to defense systems?
Neodymium is a key ingredient in high-performance permanent magnets used in EVs, robotics and defense systems.
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Thank you for participating. Rare earth elements (REEs) are a subset of critical materials, consisting of 17 chemically similar elements essential to high-performance technologies.
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Thank you for participating. Rare earth elements (REEs) are a subset of critical materials, consisting of 17 chemically similar elements essential to high-performance technologies.
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Thank you for participating. Rare earth elements (REEs) are a subset of critical materials, consisting of 17 chemically similar elements essential to high-performance technologies.