The rare earth in Ukraine is probably a red herring. Rare earth is common. Even Malaysia northern states have rare earth deposits, especially the heavy type. Just that it's polluting and not economical to extract.
I read somewhere before the rare earth agreement is designed to keep US engagement in Ukraine, where Trump could show his supporters he has extracted concession from Ukraine. The actual realisation could be decades away, especially the rare earth is most in Eastern Ukraine, as you've pointed out.
That's right. Even though the US may be getting access to the abundant reserves of rare earth in Ukraine, but it takes time and costs a lot of money to extract it out.
For that, the US may not have the best technology for extracting the minerals from the rare earth. China still masters the best and cost effective techniques. Australia Lynas is another.
The rare earth in Ukraine is probably a red herring. Rare earth is common. Even Malaysia northern states have rare earth deposits, especially the heavy type. Just that it's polluting and not economical to extract.
I read somewhere before the rare earth agreement is designed to keep US engagement in Ukraine, where Trump could show his supporters he has extracted concession from Ukraine. The actual realisation could be decades away, especially the rare earth is most in Eastern Ukraine, as you've pointed out.
That's right. Even though the US may be getting access to the abundant reserves of rare earth in Ukraine, but it takes time and costs a lot of money to extract it out.
For that, the US may not have the best technology for extracting the minerals from the rare earth. China still masters the best and cost effective techniques. Australia Lynas is another.