China's rare earth export restrictions escalate the US-China tech war, impacting F35 fighter jet production and exposing global supply chain vulnerabilities amid economic and military power struggles.
Gallium, germanium, and antimony are not Rare Earths. They are group 5, 6 and 7 elements respectively. The rare earths are elements 57 to 70, Lanthanum to Ytterbium, also known as the Lanthanoids.
You're absolutely right—those aren’t Rare Earths, but part of China's broader export ban alongside the 17 rare earth elements. Thanks for catching that; we’ve clarified it with adjustments and added links. Appreciate the sharp eye—it’s clear we’ve got a well-informed audience here!
Like nuclear power, rare earth production will be looking for operators shutting down resulting in huge subsidies and inefficiencies to stay.
Gallium, germanium, and antimony are not Rare Earths. They are group 5, 6 and 7 elements respectively. The rare earths are elements 57 to 70, Lanthanum to Ytterbium, also known as the Lanthanoids.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rare-earth_element
Sorry, mind fart, copied down the wrong numbers. We used to call them groups 3 4 and 5 in my younger days but now they have grown up to 13, 14 and 15.
You're absolutely right—those aren’t Rare Earths, but part of China's broader export ban alongside the 17 rare earth elements. Thanks for catching that; we’ve clarified it with adjustments and added links. Appreciate the sharp eye—it’s clear we’ve got a well-informed audience here!