Podcasts about rare earths

In a few years, America may not need to buy critical minerals from China anymore, says synthetic chemist and nanotechnologist James Tour.Why? Because of a method called flash Joule heating that he and his team have been studying at Rice University.China currently has a near-monopoly on global processing capacity for critical minerals, including rare earths. These are essential to much of our modern economy, from electronics to defense to medical devices.The United States has access to plenty of rare-earth reserves, but minimal capacity to process and refine them. Rebuilding these incredibly complex supply chains independent of China is a major uphill battle.But Tour and his team have pioneered a process that allows for the quick extraction of rare earths from something we have in abundance: electronic and industrial waste.“We realized that we could take certain materials, say industrial waste like fly ash … flash it, and get rare-earth elements to come out,” Tour says.The same method can be used to extract rare earths from mine tailings—the leftover, toxic material from old mines that were once too expensive to process.“So there's huge availability of this. And if you recycle it—metals are infinitely recyclable,” Tour says.Tour is a professor of chemistry, materials science, and nanoengineering at Rice University. You can find him on X and other platforms: @drjamestourViews expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com   In this episode, Doug Casey and Matt discuss various questions from their subscribers. Topics range from the impact of AI on jobs, the enduring value of businesses that AI cannot replace, and the economic implications of universal basic income. They also delve into the 'skyscraper effect' as a predictor of financial downturns in places like Punta del Este, Uruguay. The discussion then shifts to the future prospects of commodities like gold, silver, uranium, and rare earths, and the potential geopolitical impacts of China's dominance in rare earth processing. Other subjects include the state of Uruguay as a plan B destination, particularly in the context of moving there post-pandemic, and the broader implications of transitioning to a war economy. Lastly, they touch on the progress of Doug's 'Higher Ground' novel series and share insights on monetary metals and rare earth mining investments. 00:00 Introduction and Subscriber Questions 00:18 Impact of AI on Business and Employment 01:20 Universal Basic Income and Future of Work 06:53 Embracing AI and Technological Advancements 07:50 Skyscraper Effect and Real Estate Market 13:14 Crisis Investing Sentiment on Commodities 18:17 Rare Earths and Global Production 21:45 Higher Ground Novels and Future Plans 23:24 Monetary Metals and Gold Lending 24:19 The Value of Gold and Counterparty Risk 25:09 War Economy and Its Implications 28:34 US Foreign Policy and Venezuela 32:15 Uruguay: A Step Back in Time 39:20 Plan B Destinations in Europe 43:17 Concluding Remarks and Future Plans

Gäst Roger Nilsson Året är 1975 och en ostoppbar kraft är i rörelse. Medan musikvärlden sover, plöjer fyra sminkade demoner från New York genom ett USA som ännu inte förstår vad som håller på att hända. I vår årskrönika för maj till augusti följer vi KISS på deras obevekliga korståg – en desperat, svettig och högljudd kamp för överlevnad som lägger grunden för totalt världsherravälde. Chapters 00:00 Introduktion och förväntningar 02:59 Kiss och deras konserter 1975 06:01 Band och musikaliska influenser 08:16 Recensioner och kritik av Kiss 12:00 Kiss i media och tidningar 15:03 Konserter och publikens reaktioner 18:05 Förband och deras betydelse 21:10 Kiss och deras musikaliska stil 24:01 Kiss och deras framgångar på listor 26:56 Kiss och deras liveframträdanden 29:59 Hydra och andra band 32:52 Kiss och deras utveckling 35:58 Kiss i Las Vegas 38:55 Avslutning och reflektioner 50:18 Konserter och Affischer 51:10 Band och Förband 52:51 Konsertupplevelser och Publik 54:39 Kiss och Deras Musikaliska Resa 56:59 Tubes och Deras Inverkan 58:17 Pressbilder och Marknadsföring 01:00:11 Fotografering och Omslag 01:02:59 Kiss i Fresno och Konsertupplevelser 01:04:06 Kiss och Cashbox 01:05:55 Konserter i Denver och Tulsa 01:06:14 Rare Earth och Deras Musik 01:08:30 Kiss och Publikens Reaktioner 01:10:15 Kiss och Deras Framgångar 01:12:23 Montrose och Deras Betydelse 01:14:20 Paul Stanley och Konsertpresentationer 01:16:38 Kiss i Cleveland och Liveinspelningar 01:18:45 Kiss och Deras Turné 01:20:08 Kiss och Deras Omslag 01:22:00 Kiss i Ashbury Park 01:24:32 Kiss i Port Chester 01:26:33 Kiss och Deras Festivalspelningar 01:28:40 Kiss i Tampa 01:30:30 Kiss och Deras Konserter i Florida 01:32:30 Kiss och Deras Dokumentation 01:34:36 Kiss och Deras Liveinspelningar 01:36:44 Inspelning och ljudkvalitet 01:38:20 Bandets utveckling och förändringar 01:39:07 Rykten och hemliga låtar 01:40:32 Kiss i media och pressartiklar 01:42:04 Kostnader och inspelningar 01:43:22 Repetitioner och låtval 01:45:27 Soundboard och inspelningstekniker 01:46:33 Levande skivor vs. liveskivor 01:48:41 Inspelningar och overdubs 01:50:31 Recensioner och kritik 01:52:17 Nostalgi och ljudbild 01:54:45 Mixning och produktion 01:57:09 Kiss och Black Sabbath 02:00:01 Konserter och publikens respons 02:02:10 Press och promotion 02:04:40 Mixning och release av album 02:06:11 Kiss och deras image 02:08:29 Recensioner och pressartiklar 02:10:58 Fotografering och marknadsföring 02:12:30 Kiss och deras samarbeten 02:14:12 Avslutning och framtidsutsikter

Steve Gruber sits down with John Tamny, author of Deficit Delusion and senior economic adviser, to discuss the rare earths supply issue and why China can't fully block these critical materials from the U.S., short of extreme hoarding. They break down the economic implications, global supply chain risks, and why rare earths matter for everything from defense to technology. Tamny provides insight into how the U.S. can safeguard its access to these essential resources without panicking over China's influence.

With Ranjeet Sundher, CEO of Tactical Resources, and Kanishka Roy, CEO and Chairman of Plum Acquisition Corp. III SPACs have played a big role in the race to develop US-based sources of rare earth materials, but few available target companies are within a few years having an operational mine. Tactical Resources aims to be the exception. This week, we speak with Ranjeet Sundher, CEO of rare earth miner Tactical Resources, and Kanishka Roy, CEO and Chairman of Plum Acquisition Corp. III (OTC:PLMJF). They came together in a $589 million business combination announced in August. Ranjeet explains how the unique qualities of his company's Peak Project could lend itself to a much earlier commercial launch. And Kanishka lays out how that timeline impacts the value case for this transaction in an environment where the demands and supply limits don't look to ease anytime soon.  

Investments from the US gov't make this time different The recent US-China agreement may secure short-term access for rare earth elements, but it doesn't alter the strategic need for domestic supply chains. Lawson and Michael highlight the complexity, cost, and time required to build out mining, midstream, and magnet-making capacity, highlighting that China's success today is a result of a commitment made back in the 1980s. US initiatives, including Department of War programs, US government investment and EXIM Bank support, are injecting real funding into projects, critical given that some of these projects are single-asset, but progress takes time. Michael also discusses the copper and aluminum markets, where structural demand growth meets a difficult supply situation, leading to higher production costs in the case of aluminum.   "Bank of America" and “BofA Securities” are the marketing names for the global banking businesses and global markets businesses (which includes BofA Global Research) of Bank of America Corporation. Lending, derivatives, and other commercial banking activities are performed globally by banking affiliates of Bank of America Corporation, including Bank of America, N.A., Member FDIC. Securities, trading, research, strategic advisory, and other investment banking and markets activities are performed globally by affiliates of Bank of America Corporation, including, in the United States, BofA Securities, Inc. a registered broker-dealer and Member of FINRA and SIPC, and, in other jurisdictions, by locally registered entities. ©2025 Bank of America Corporation. All rights reserved.  

What's going on in Global Trade this Week? Today Pete Mento and Doug Draper cover: 1:51 -China's Renewable Energy Investments Abroad 7:54 -The Arctic & Rare Earths 10:22 -Halftime 18:28 -General Motors to Remove China from Supply Chain 22:10 -Amazon to Sell Customs and Trade Advisory Services https://www.capwwide.com/international-insights/11/20/25/gttw-podcast-episode-219 https://youtu.be/2vpjB_NzPn0  

American Resources Corp CEO Mark Jensen joined Steve Darling to announce that its subsidiary ReElement Technologies has signed a new commercial processing agreement with Electronic Recyclers International or ERI, the nation's largest electronics recycler and a leader in ITAD, mobility, and data destruction services. Jensen explained that under the partnership, ERI will use its global collection network and eight U.S. recycling facilities to aggregate and pre-process end-of-life magnet materials, a key source of rare earth elements used in electric vehicles, defense systems, and advanced technologies. ReElement will then refine this material into high-purity rare earth oxides through its advanced modular processing platform. This agreement marks a major advancement in building a domestic, circular, and secure rare earth supply chain at a time of accelerating U.S. demand for critical minerals. By combining ERI's scale in responsible electronics recycling with ReElement's high-efficiency refining technology, the collaboration will create a reliable domestic stream of high-value rare earth outputs. Jensen added that ERI's use of proprietary AI-driven hardware and software systems allows it to precisely identify, extract, and separate materials containing magnets and rare earth elements at high purity. This enhances the volume and quality of recycled feedstock that can be refined into strategic mineral products, further strengthening the United States' independence in critical materials. #proactiveinvestors #americanresourcescorporation #nasdaq #arec #SustainableMining, #MineralRefining, #RecyclingInnovation, #CriticalMinerals, #RareEarthRecycling, #EVRecycling, #BatteryRecycling, #princialminerals #adamjohnson #RareEarths #EWasteRecycling #ReElement #CriticalMinerals #SustainableTech #MagnetRecycling #TechInnovation #GreenSupplyChain #ElectrifiedMaterials

President Trump and Mohammed bin Salman concluded the Saudi crown prince’s visit to the United States by speaking to more than 400 business leaders. Beyond a defense agreement and talk of the kingdom’s human rights record, the visit focused on joint U.S.-Saudi ventures, including minerals and helping Saudi Arabia build a civilian nuclear program. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

President Trump and Mohammed bin Salman concluded the Saudi crown prince’s visit to the United States by speaking to more than 400 business leaders. Beyond a defense agreement and talk of the kingdom’s human rights record, the visit focused on joint U.S.-Saudi ventures, including minerals and helping Saudi Arabia build a civilian nuclear program. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

How should you play the AI trade? Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber explored this week's tech sector sell-off on Al bubble fears. They discussed the BofA Global Fund Manager Survey, which says more than 50% of investors believe AI stocks continue to be in a bubble. The anchors reacted to Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichar telling the BBC about "irrationality" in the AI boom. Home Depot shares under pressure after the company posted a Q3 earnings miss and cut profit guidance, citing "consumer uncertainty" and weaker demand. MP Materials CEO James Litinsky joined the anchors at Post 9 — with shares of the rare earth producer up more than 250% this year. Also in focus: Cloudflare outage, Bitcoin below $90,000. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:00 Intro01:17 U.S. Eyes Thanksgiving Deadline for China Rare Earths Deal02:32 Rare Earths: What They Are and Why They Matter04:27 USDA: China Imported Just 332K Tons of U.S. Soybeans05:53 Japan Envoy Visits China to Ease Diplomatic Crisis08:33 Taiwan Prepares Citizens for Possible Chinese Invasion09:30 U.S. Approves S. Korea to Build First Nuke-Powered Sub10:46 U.S. to Designate Venezuelan Cartel as Foreign Terror Org.13:36 Citizens Clash With Authorities Across China16:17 Chinese Man Gets 4 Years Over U.S. Missile Tech Theft17:08 Germany, China Work Toward Ending Trade Tensions18:44 Tesla Moves to Cut China Out of U.S. Supply Chain

Before Nvidia (NVDA) dominates any and all market discussions on Wednesday, Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas recap some of the stories that didn't get as much attention on Tuesday. They show how OpenAI's reach continues to expand with a new Intuit (INTU) partnership and the rally in rare earths following steep selling action. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Rare earth stocks are rallying Tuesday, and Jonathan Rowntree, CEO of Niron Magnetics, discusses China's latest restrictions and the overall industry. Niron Magnetics creates permanent magnets that work without the need for any rare earths. He believes China's restrictions are part of a long-term strategy to maintain dominance on pricing, with ripple effects hitting tons of sectors. He explains supply chain challenges for the U.S., and where alternatives like Niron can come in. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

We often talk about living on a blue planet, but when we think we're talking about the ocean we're generally only discussing what's in it: fish, whales, pollution and ships. But that is to miss the biggest story on Earth, because it's the water itself that sets the scene for everything else. This lecture will outline how the ocean engine works – its internal anatomy, how the components move, and how this engine has directly influenced our history and culture.This lecture was recorded by Professor Helen Czerski on the 30th of October 2025 at Bernards Inn Hall, LondonDr Helen Czerski is a physicist and oceanographer with a passion for science, sport, books, creativity, hot chocolate and investigating the interesting things in life. She is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at University College London and her research focus is the physics of breaking waves and bubbles at the ocean surface. These bubbles change underwater sound and light, help transfer gases from ocean to atmosphere (helping the ocean breathe) and also eject ocean material into the air. She has spent months working on research ships in the Antarctic, the Pacific, the North Atlantic and the Arctic, and is an experienced field scientist. Helen has been a regular science presenter on the BBC for 15 years, covering the physics of the natural world in BBC2 landmark documentaries (including ‘Orbit', ‘Operation iceberg' and ‘Supersenses'), and the physics of everyday life in a range of BBC4 documentaries (including ‘From ice to fire: The incredible science of temperature', ‘Sound waves: The symphony of physics', and ‘Colour: The spectrum of science', along  with many others). She currently co-hosts BBC Radio 4's flagship climate and environment programme Rare Earth. Helen's first book Storm in a Teacup won the Italian Asimov Prize and the Louis J. Battan Author prize from the American Meteorological Society. Blue Machine won the Wainwright Prize for Conservation Writing. She was awarded the Institute of Physics Gold Medal in 2018 for her work on physics communication, and an Honorary Fellowship of the British Science Association in 2020. She has been a Trustee of Royal Museums Greenwich since 2018, and was one of the 2020 Royal Institution Christmas Lecturers, giving her Lecture on the topic of the ocean. The transcript of the lecture is available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/liquid-engineGresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. There are currently over 2,500 lectures free to access. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham College's mission, please consider making a donation: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-today Website:  https://gresham.ac.ukX: https://x.com/GreshamCollegeFacebook: https://facebook.com/greshamcollegeInstagram: https://instagram.com/greshamcollegeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/greshamcollege.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greshamcollegeSupport Us: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-todaySupport the show

In this KE Report Company Introduction, we speak with Kerem Usenmez, President & CEO of Volta Metals (CSE:VLTA - Frankfurt:D0W). The team is rapidly advancing the Springer Rare Earth Project in Ontario - an asset with a historic resource, recent drill results, and gallium potential. Key Discussion Highlights Project Background Springer hosts a 2012 historic resource with mineralization open in multiple directions. Rare Earth Profile Predominantly light REEs with meaningful heavies - recent drilling shows 8–10% heavies by value. Drill Program Results First two holes returned near-continuous mineralization, including 439m at ~1% TREO with higher-grade zones. Resource Update Path Four-hole program supports a new current resource estimate expected in January. Next Steps Winter drill program planned to expand the deposit toward PEA-level studies. Cost & Infrastructure Advantages All-in drilling ~$200/m, aided by paved road access, nearby hydropower, and proximity to Sudbury/North Bay. Valuation Snapshot ~100M shares out; ~C$23M market cap. Upcoming News Remaining assays (including gallium), metallurgical updates, new resource, and next drill campaign. Please email me with any follow up questions for Kerem - Fleck@kereport.com Click here to visit the Volta Metals website.    ------------ For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks: https://kereport.substack.com/ https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/ Investment disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Investing in equities and commodities involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.

 B. HIGH-TEMPERATURE RARE EARTHS AND PREDATORY PRICING Guest: David Archibald The most desirable rare earths, Dysprosium and Terbium, allow magnets to function at high temperatures. China is now sourcing 40% of its supply of these from Myanmar. Though Australia produces these, structural oversupply is a risk. Subsidies, like the floor price given to MP Materials, may be necessary to prevent Chinese predatory pricing from killing off non-commercial producers seeking market dominance. 1936 PERTH

A. RARE EARTHS: CHINA'S MONOPOLY AND AUSTRALIAN SUPPLY Guest: David Archibald China's predatory pricing previously achieved a rare earth monopoly, damaging competitors like Lynas, which almost went bankrupt. Australia, via companies like Lynas and Iluka, is being eyed by the US as a non-Chinese source for rare earths critical for high-end electronics and defense. Processing is complex, requiring many steps, and often occurs in places like Malaysia. 1942

How can the United States make its economy more resilient not just to future economic shocks but the threat of such shocks from its geopolitical rivals? Arnab Datta has spent years working on this very question. In the immediate aftermath of the recent rare earths showdown between America and China, Datta and his colleagues at the Institute for Progress and Employ America published a new analysis titled How to Implement an Operation Warp Speed for Rare Earths.China's global dominance in rare earths, acquired over decades, allows it to “gain leverage in trade negotiations, retaliate against American restrictions, degrade American and allied technological capabilities, and potentially even to entrench its dominance in downstream rare earth-dependent manufacturing supply chains,” write Datta, Saif Khan, Tim Hwang, and Tim Fist. The scope of the report extends well beyond the specific threat of a shock to America's supply of rare earths. It speaks to the very nature of the ongoing geopolitical dispute with China itself — and more broadly, to the question of how best to respond when a single country has taken steps for decades to distort the global market of a product that the entire world depends on.Why did the United States fail to spot the emerging threat? How should it respond now — and in such a way that embraces core American economic values like competition and innovation? Related links: How to Implement an Operation Warp Speed for Rare EarthsArnab's work at Employ AmericaArnab's work at the Institute for Progress Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this intense episode, Tara unpacks the high-stakes clash between U.S. policy, Chinese influence, and America's dependence on rare earth minerals. From Trump's attempted cancellation of 500,000 Chinese student visas to China's retaliatory threat to cut off critical rare earth supplies, Tara breaks down the geopolitical pressure game that nearly halted America's auto and tech industries. She explores Biden-era decisions that empowered China, the strategic shutdown of U.S. mining sites, the fallout in Afghanistan, and the stunning recent developments that may finally free America from Chinese mineral dominance.

The Rare Earth Elements (REE), consisting of 17 lanthanides including Scandium (Sc) and Itrium (Y), are a group of metals that have unique magnetic, catalytic, and luminescent properties. This element has become very important in this modern age. - Unsur-unsur Tanah Jarang (REE), yang terdiri dari 17 lantanida termasuk Skandium (Sc) dan Itrium (Y), adalah kelompok logam yang memiliki sifat magnetik, katalitik, dan luminescent yang unik. Elemen ini menjadi sangat penting pada jaman modern ini.

Commodity Markets and UK Political Instability. Simon Constable analyzes rare earth markets, noting China's dominance is achieved through undercutting prices and buying out competitors. Prices for key industrial commodities like copper and aluminum are up, indicating high demand. Constable also discusses UK political instability, noting that Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer lacks natural leadership and confidence. The major political driver for a potential leadership change is the party's broken promise regarding income taxes, which severely undermines public trust before the next election, 1941

Commodity Markets and UK Political Instability. Simon Constable analyzes rare earth markets, noting China's dominance is achieved through undercutting prices and buying out competitors. Prices for key industrial commodities like copper and aluminum are up, indicating high demand. Constable also discusses UK political instability, noting that Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer lacks natural leadership and confidence. The major political driver for a potential leadership change is the party's broken promise regarding income taxes, which severely undermines public trust before the next election,

Rare Earths Monopoly and US Strategy. General Blaine Holt discusses China's challenge to the US and its allies regarding rare earths, noting that China previously threatened to cut off supply. The US is securing deals with partners like Australia and is on track to replace China entirely, despite initial processing reliance on Chinese predatory practices. Holt suggests a two-year recovery is conservative, as technology for domestic processing exists. He also notes China's leadership is in turmoil, trying to buy time through trade deals. 1942

In this episode of Talk Money To Me, Candice Bourke and Felicity Thomas take you through the biggest forces shaping markets right now — from renewed AI scrutiny, sticky inflation, and shifting interest-rate expectations, to Australia's new era of resource reinvention. We break down the key macro trends, the sector winners and losers, and the commodities powering the next decade of global growth. What we cover in this episode:Market Pulse: AI Growing Pains & Macro Cross-CurrentsWhy “beats not rewarded” is back this earnings seasonAI infrastructure's funding tension: $13B revenues vs $1.4T spend commitmentsLabour softness vs strong corporate earningsFed & RBA rate-cut expectations into late-2025/2026Why investors are shifting to quality, income and pricing power The Big Commodity Themes to WatchCopper: AI, EVs and renewables doubling demand by 2035Uranium: the fuel behind decarbonisation and AI-driven energy demandRare Earths: the strategic backbone of defence, EVs and windGold: outperforming the S&P 500 as a “store of trust”⚠️ Disclaimer:This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Candice Bourke and Felicity Thomas are authorised financial advisers with Shaw and Partners Limited (AFSL 236 048). The views expressed are general in nature and have not considered your personal circumstances. Please seek independent professional advice before making any financial decisions. Information is current as of the recording date (11 November 2025).

Rare Earths, Global Conflicts, and Reimagining Democracy. Gregory Copley analyzes China's rare earth monopoly, noting it was achieved through low pricing and unsafe practices but is now eroding as global suppliers ramp up production. He reviews current global conflicts, viewing the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford battle group near Venezuela as a test of brinkmanship, and citing Kyiv's admission of losses in Ukraine. Copley also argues that democracy is "dead," advocating for a return to defining the spirit of a social contract rather than relying on mutable laws. 1862 PLATO SYMPOSIUM VIA MUNICH

Rare Earths, Global Conflicts, and Reimagining Democracy. Gregory Copley analyzes China's rare earth monopoly, noting it was achieved through low pricing and unsafe practices but is now eroding as global suppliers ramp up production. He reviews current global conflicts, viewing the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford battle group near Venezuela as a test of brinkmanship, and citing Kyiv's admission of losses in Ukraine. Copley also argues that democracy is "dead," advocating for a return to defining the spirit of a social contract rather than relying on mutable laws. 1955

Rare Earths, Global Conflicts, and Reimagining Democracy. Gregory Copley analyzes China's rare earth monopoly, noting it was achieved through low pricing and unsafe practices but is now eroding as global suppliers ramp up production. He reviews current global conflicts, viewing the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford battle group near Venezuela as a test of brinkmanship, and citing Kyiv's admission of losses in Ukraine. Copley also argues that democracy is "dead," advocating for a return to defining the spirit of a social contract rather than relying on mutable laws. 1914 MELBOURNE

Rare Earths, Global Conflicts, and Reimagining Democracy. Gregory Copley analyzes China's rare earth monopoly, noting it was achieved through low pricing and unsafe practices but is now eroding as global suppliers ramp up production. He reviews current global conflicts, viewing the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford battle group near Venezuela as a test of brinkmanship, and citing Kyiv's admission of losses in Ukraine. Copley also argues that democracy is "dead," advocating for a return to defining the spirit of a social contract rather than relying on mutable laws.

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this episode of The Wright Report, Bryan examines President Trump's defense of his plan to double the number of Chinese students in America, Beijing's latest moves to weaponize rare earth minerals, the deepening conflicts in Gaza and Guinea, and how Sweden's cultural war on assimilation mirrors the decline of the West. He closes with promising new medical breakthroughs on Alzheimer's, cancer, heart rhythm, and anxiety. Trump Defends 600,000 Chinese Student Visas: President Trump told Fox News that Chinese students keep American colleges solvent, calling the plan "a business decision." Critics, including Laura Ingraham, warned that Chinese nationals pose espionage and bioweapon risks, while Trump insisted, "MAGA was my idea — I know what MAGA wants better than anybody else." Bryan argues the move exposes Trump's blind spot: treating adversaries as business partners instead of ideological foes. China's Rare Earth Slowdown: Xi Jinping is quietly delaying rare earth export licenses for U.S. buyers, especially those tied to military contracts, while expanding Chinese control of mines in Brazil and Central Asia. Bryan warns that "Beijing seeks domination, not cooperation — we can never trust China on anything." Gaza, Guinea, and the Global Chessboard: Trump's Pentagon is exploring a new base near Gaza to support a 10,000-member Arab stabilization force, while King Abdullah of Jordan says no Arab nation wants to "touch that mission." In Africa, China now controls the world's largest iron-ore mine in Guinea, giving it leverage to flood global steel markets and crush Western industry. Sweden's Self-Destruction: Leftist mayors in Sweden argue that native Swedes must integrate with Arab migrants, not the other way around. Bryan calls it "civilizational suicide" and a warning for America's future: "When a culture stops believing in itself, it dies." Good News in Medicine: Scientists report that NAD⁺ supplements may reverse Alzheimer's symptoms, a high-fiber diet improves melanoma survival, coffee may reduce A-Fib risk, and choline — found in salmon and eggs — helps ease anxiety. Bryan calls it "proof that science, faith, and common sense can still work together."   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: Trump Chinese student visas Fox News, Laura Ingraham MAGA debate, China rare earth exports Xi Jinping, Gaza stabilization force Jordan Abdullah, Guinea Simandou iron mine Rio Tinto, Sweden migrant assimilation debate, NAD Alzheimer's research, coffee A-Fib study, choline anxiety nutrient

In this episode of Econ 102, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg explore AI's effects on productivity, how AI business models will shake out, the US and China's rare earth minerals industries, and China's economic challenges, including demographics, real estate, and involution.-Sponsors:NotionAI meeting notes lives right in Notion, everything you capture, whether that's meetings, podcasts, interviews, conversations, live exactly where you plan, build, and get things done.  Here's an exclusive offer for our listeners. Try one month for free at ⁠https://www.notion.com/lp/econ102⁠NetSuiteMore than 42,000 businesses have already upgraded to NetSuite by Oracle, the #1 cloud financial system bringing accounting, financial management, inventory, HR, into ONE proven platform. Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine learning: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://netsuite.com/102⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Found Found provides small business owners tools to track expenses, calculate taxes, manage cashflow, send invoices and more. Open a Found account for free at https://found.com/econ102-Shownotes brought to you by Notion AI Meeting Notes - try one month for free at https://www.notion.com/lp/econ102⁠AI can affect productivity in multiple ways: replacing humans, enhancing human productivity, creating new tasks, and increasing capital productivityAI may follow other essential industries with low profit margins despite creating enormous value:Like farming, solar power, and airlinesCode-related AI applications are seeing particularly strong adoptionVertical AI applications in specific industries (healthcare, legal, real estate) are gaining tractionChina controls the majority of rare earth mining and refiningThe US has sufficient rare earth deposits but faces two challenges:Regulatory barriers to miningLack of solvent extraction technology and know-howChina's fertility rate is lower than Japan and EuropeHowever, a "baby bulge" (ages 7-22) will support the workforce short-term-Timestamps:00:00 — Intro00:52 — AI's impact on productivity02:27 — Debating whether AI will increase productivity03:11 — Historical analogy: Electricity's impact on productivity, lessons for AI07:55 — Sponsors: Notion | Netsuite09:57 — Application layer companies, AI in coding, vertical AI applications12:49 — AI bubble vs. CapEx boom/bust, historical parallels (railroads, telecoms)16:54 — Brand loyalty, price wars, and profitability in AI models22:26 — US-China trade, rare earths, and supply chain challenges32:20 — Sponsor: Found33:33 — China's demographic and economic challenges, over-competition, and deflation54:06 — Recommendations for China's economic policy, rationalizing the economy-FOLLOW on X:https://x.com/eriktorenberghttps://x.com/Noahpinion-Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details, please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On October 30, US President Trump and China's leader Xi Jinping met in Busan, South Korea. It was their first face-to-face meeting in 6 years. There was a lot at stake in this meeting for the US and China, as well as for the rest of the world. In my view, the outcome is best described as a fragile truce. The path forward for US-China relations remains uncertain – greater stability and predictability is possible, but not assured. Intense competition across several domains, especially technology, is likely.Today's episode focuses on the Trump-Xi summit and the future of US-China relations, featuring Mr. Dennis Wilder. Dennis is a senior fellow for the Initiative for U.S.-China Dialogue on Global Issues at Georgetown University, where he previously served as the managing director, and assistant professor of the practice in Asian studies in the School of Foreign Service. He served on President George W. Bush's NSC first as director for China and then as senior director for Asian Affairs. He also had a distinguished career in the CIA, where he held many positions, the last of which was senior editor of the Presidential Daily Brief.  Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction[1:57] Trump-Xi Summit: A Win for China? [09:03] Fact Sheet Discrepancies [14:37] Trump Administration's China Strategy[16:47] Achieving Chinese Exceptionalism[19:20] China's Confidence and Potential Instability[21:26] Why No Taiwan Mention? [24:48] An Inflection Point for Greater Stability? [27:50] Indo-Pacific View of the US-China Relationship

Critical minerals are becoming increasingly valuable as we transition to a technology-centred world. They've become a feature on the global geopolitical stage.  

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00:00 Intro01:22 China Suspends Some Rare Earth Export Controls03:01 China's Designated Infants for Organ Transplants: Reports07:53 Nexperia Resumes Exports on China-Made Chips08:58 U.S. to Pause Port Fees on Chinese Ships for a Year10:12 Takaichi: Japan Would Defend Taiwan if Attacked11:25 EU to Shein: No Adult or Weapons Content on Platform13:47 Trump Hosts Central Asian Leaders17:07 Kazakhstan Will Join the Abraham Accords With Israel | Analysis

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on President Trump's attempt to source rare earth metals outside of China.

Dive into explosive revelations on the J6 pipe bomber: Was it a USCP insider like Shauni Kerkhoff, planting bombs to fuel the "insurrection" narrative? Uncover Steve Baker's bombshell reporting shaking federal probes. Then, expose socialism's economic destruction, from Obamacare to NYC, eroding freedom and prosperity. Finally, celebrate the US rare earth magnet boom, as domestic production surges to break China's monopoly and secure tech supply chains. Tune in to The Alan Sanders Show for truth, analysis, and bold takes; Ep. 213 delivers unfiltered insights you won't hear elsewhere. Please take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR,  TRUTH Social and YouTube by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. And, consider becoming a sponsor of the show by visiting my Patreon page!

China's grip on rare-earth refining poses a strategic risk to U.S. defense and technology, but new American capacity and allied projects are accelerating. Kevin Freeman and Rod Martin outline policy shifts, emerging processing hubs, and the geopolitical pressures reshaping supply chains from Afghanistan to Australia. Explore key companies, ETFs, and regions positioned to benefit as the U.S. rebuilds refining and magnet production. Learn how liberty-, security-, and values-focused investing aligns with critical materials independence.

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In this video, we explore how China's dominance in rare earth elements has become a powerful geopolitical tool—and why the United States is struggling to catch up. From the Mountain Pass mine in California to Apple's $500 million recycling push, we unpack the strategic importance of rare earths in everything from electric vehicles and smartphones to fiber optics and missile systems.We also look at the recent Trump–Xi summit, the temporary truce on export controls, and the deeper tensions that remain unresolved. Why are rare earths so hard to substitute? How does China's export licensing regime work? And what happens if the U.S. gets cut off?Patrick's Books:Statistics For The Trading Floor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3eerLA0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Derivatives For The Trading Floor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://amzn.to/3cjsyPF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corporate Finance: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3fn3rvC ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ways To Support The Channel:Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/PatrickBoyleOnFinance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/patrickboyle

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Strengthening the US-Japan Alliance and Rare Earth Supply Guest: Grant Newsham Grant Newsham analyzes the successful meeting between President Trump and Japan's newly appointed Prime Minister, Takayuki Sai. The two leaders agreed on rare earth supply cooperation, crucial for countering Chinese economic leverage and maintaining technological independence. Sai is focused on substantially increasing Japan's defense spending and addressing military recruitment shortfalls to strengthen regional capability. The United States values Japan's defensive posture as a critical bulwark against the People's Republic of China, making this alliance essential for Indo-Pacific stability. 1942 MIDWAY

Strengthening the US-Japan Alliance and Rare Earth Supply Guest: Grant Newsham Grant Newsham analyzes the successful meeting between President Trump and Japan's newly appointed Prime Minister. The two leaders agreed on rare earth supply cooperation, crucial for countering Chinese economic leverage and maintaining technological independence. Sai is focused on substantially increasing Japan's defense spending and addressing military recruitment shortfalls to strengthen regional capability. The United States values Japan's defensive posture as a critical bulwark against the People's Republic of China, making this alliance essential for Indo-Pacific stability.

Trump's Tariff Policy Gains Victory in Trade Truce with China. Alan Tonelson assesses the US-China trade truce, viewing it as a major victory for President Trump's tariff policies. China agreed to delay rare earth export controls and buy US farm goods. This move is seen as desperate by Xi Jinping, whose economy is undermined by US technology curbs. China's predatory practices defined the relationship until Trump decided to use American leverage. 1919  MAO