Mar 21 2025 16 mins 18
Rare Earth Elements are everywhere — in your phone, your car, even your headphones — and the world can’t function without them. As demand for green tech and high-performance electronics surges, so does the race to secure reliable access to these crucial elements.
Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan dive deep into the world of Rare Earth Elements (REEs). They clarify the difference between Rare Earth Elements and Rare Earth Minerals, explain why these materials are vital to modern industries, and unpack the geopolitical tensions surrounding global supply chains.
Their conversation is a great learning resource if you want to build your English listening comprehension skills and expand your business vocabulary. Key points of their discussion include:
- The role of Rare Earth Elements in modern technology.
- Their importance to critical industries, from electric vehicles to defense systems.
- The economic risks created by China’s dominance of the global REE supply.
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