> The US is apparently powerless to exploit our own rare earth resources The DOD took a direct stake in a US rare earth miner / refiner, in addition to a long

> The US is apparently powerless to exploit our own rare earth resources The DOD took a direct stake in a US rare earth miner / refiner, in addition to a long term purchase agreement at set prices. Apple also piled on last week (no doubt after some backroom conversations). https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/10/pentagon-to-become-largest-shareholder-in-rare-earth-magnet-maker-mp-materials.html https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/10/pentagon-to-become-largest-s...