The International Energy Agency (IEA) released a report underscoring the rapidly growing importance of rare earth elements in global technology sectors, including electric vehicles, AI data centers, robotics, and defense. Demand for four key magnet rare earths – neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium, and terbium – has doubled since 2015 and is projected to grow by more than 30% by 2030. The report highlights concerns about the concentration of rare earth supplies, which poses significant risks to energy security, manufacturing, and technological innovation. These vulnerabilities are driving G7 nations, including France, to explore new mining projects, strategic partnerships, and policy measures to... [Continue Reading]