China corners world 'rare earth' supply

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 - 18:14 in Physics & Chemistry

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- China's monopoly on elements used in computer disc drives, electric cars, military weapons and other key products could mean a crisis for the West, experts say. China - Electric car - Rare earth element - Asia - Technology

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