Rare Earths: Implications for National Defense, the Economy and the Environment

 

 

Rare-earth metals and a broader group of “critical metals” are essential to the U.S. economy, particularly to defense, energy and high-tech sectors. Why are rare-earth metals so important and how can Congress encourage their production? What can Congress do to address China’s virtual monopoly on heavy rare earth processing? Are there viable options to handle thorium and other byproducts of heavy rare earth mining?

Featuring:

John Kutch Thorium Energy Alliance	Kevin Cassidy U.S. Rare Earths	Jim Kennedy ThREE Consulting
Printus LeBlanc Office of Rep. Steve Stockman(TX-36)		Brian Williams National Center for Policy Analysis

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