Rare Earth
According to the U.S Geological Survey, China produced 38% of the world’s rare earth elements in 1993… and 33% of the supply came from the United States.
Smaller percentages came from Australia, Malaysia, Canada, and India.
However, by 2008, China accounted for more than 90% of global rare earth element production. And by 2011, China accounted for 97% of global production.
They are a highly strategic resource for our modern military – and we have to buy 80% of them from China.
Source: Investor Place
