They are pivotal in defense technology Former Chinese president Deng Xiaoping recognized the importance of rare earth elements (REEs) almost two decades ago. “The Middle East has oil and China has rare earth,” he said
Rare earths – the next oil
- March 21, 2012
- Rare earths – the next oil
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