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US Military Grapples with China Rare Earth Dominance

The US military is facing a daunting reality: a single fighter jet, like the F-35, requires over 400 kilograms of rare earths to build, highlighting the alarming dependence on these critical minerals. China, which controls a whopping 70% of rare earth mining and 90% of processing, holds the reins on the global supply chain.