Why It Matters

"The 17 rare earth elements possess unique properties that make them essential components in the manufacture of modern technologies, especially those in developing sectors such as artificial intelligence and green energy. This grants rare earths considerable contemporary value and gives the countries that host deposits substantial economic power, provided they can capitalize on them."
What Happens Next?
https://www.newsweek.com/central-south-america-rare-earth-element-deposits-2043692 #rareearth #southamerica