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West Scrambles for Monazite Ore to Break China Rare-Earth Dominance

Western powers are increasingly sourcing monazite ore, a radioactive rare-earth mineral, to reduce dependence on China's processing monopoly. The challenge lies in handling its radioactive byproducts, which requires costly and complex infrastructure. This marks a strategic shift in supply-chain diversification, but scalability and regulatory hurdles remain unresolved.

Foreign Policy Magazineabout 7 hours agoUS, AU, CNengCredibility 50%View source

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Model confidence0.5
Significance0.8
Source credibility0.5

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#rare earths#supply chain#monazite#critical minerals#china#trade

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