The US-Ukraine mineral deal: A look at rare earths, their use and purposes

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As Washington and Kyiv seek to finalise a deal on exploiting Ukraine’s mineral resources, FRANCE 24 takes a look at rare earth metals and why they are important. Used in a wide range of electronics, including aircraft and military applications like missiles and radar systems, China currently accounts for about 60 percent of global mine production.