China Against Everybody: The New Geopolitics of Rare Earth Elements
The article argues rare earths are now a China-dominant geopolitical leverage point, with China controlling most supply-chain steps. It cites REalloys CEO Lipi Sternheim saying “China against everybody” and notes U.S. capacity takes years due to permitting. It highlights MP Materials’ Q1 2026 revenue of $90.65M (+49% YoY), USA Rare Earth’s $2.8B Serra Verde deal and $1.6B CHIPS funding, and Energy Fuels’ monazite-linked uranium operations.