As China dominates in critical minerals, U.S. secures source of tungsten — and CBS News gets an exclusive look
Foreign Policy,Global Economy,Asia,South Korea,China,United States,Rare Earth Minerals
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Sangdong mine, South Korea — Over the course of decades, China has come to dominate the rare earths and critical minerals industries, virtually cornering the market on raw materials that are essential to every aspect of modern life, from cellphones to armor piercing ammunition and AI missile guidance systems.
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