Post by
stockpunter2 on Oct 27, 2024 1:47pm
china, rare earth
excellent article about rare earth dysprosium, used in AI chips. China state companies are taking control of mines and refineries. Export controls imposed. Refining methods are classified as state secrets with long prison sentences for offenders. Numerous universities teach the relevant chemistry, while in the West....not so much! https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/26/business/china-critical-minerals-semiconductors.html