The Real Rare Earth Bottleneck

Published: 14-04-2026 10:43

Everyone thinks rare earths are about mining. They’re wrong.

The real bottleneck isn’t in the ground — it’s in the processing. That’s where China dominates. That’s where the leverage is. And that’s where the money will be made.

In this video I break down the actual pinch point in the rare earth supply chain — from oxides to metals to magnets — and why the West is years behind. I also walk through one of the few listed companies sitting right inside that bottleneck… and why I’ve taken a position.

This isn’t advice. It’s how I’m thinking about it.

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    OldBird
    15 April, 2026

    Thanks CC for this, as always - and NEO PM identification. And, yes, for NOK and Equinor. :) = great food for thought 'raw material' for our own assessment...:)

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    LuminousDazzlingBorder
    15 April, 2026

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    LuminousDazzlingBorder
    15 April, 2026

    Thank you for Nokia, Clem.

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