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BigSortzFan t1_jahi51m wrote on March 1, 2023 at 2:03 PM

Reply to comment by AGVann in German scientists show a commercially feasible method for cyanobacteria to extract 17 rare earth elements from low-concentration sources. Currently, most of the world's supply of these elements is mined in China. by lughnasadh

Thanks for the nuance.

Extraction, processing, then manufacturing, while keeping transport costs low, and low environmental regulations.

Including the chemicals/dyes required for each step being readily available.

Add in the power costs for powering the buildings and equipment.

It’s a lot to overcome if West wants to create leverage