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The American rare earths company seeking to topple China's dominance | 60 Minutes

Name: The American rare earths company seeking to topple China's dominance | 60 Minutes
Uploaded: 2026-03-22T19:44:00-0400
Duration: 13 min 5 s
Description: The Trump administration is working with a U.S. company to challenge China's dominance over rare earth elements. The metals are essential for components in smartphones, robotics, fighter jets, and drones.

The Trump administration is working with a U.S. company to challenge China's dominance over rare earth elements. The metals are essential for components in smartphones, robotics, fighter jets, and drones.