Charted: Where the U.S. Gets its Rare Earths From - Voronoi
May 1, 2025
Charted: Where the U.S. Gets its Rare Earths From
Key Takeaways:
China produces around 90% of the world’s rare earths, a group of 17 elements used across the defense, electric vehicle, energy and electronics industries.
70% of U.S. rare earth imports come from China.
The United States has only one rare earth mine.
Lockheed Martin, Tesla, and Apple are among the companies that use Chinese rare earths.
The term "rare earth" is somewhat misleading, as these elements are actually abundant in the Earth's crust, but they are rarely found in concentrated, high-purity deposits.
