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China's rare earths El Dorado gives strategic edge
China's rare earths El Dorado gives strategic edge
Economy
by  AFP

Buried in the reddish soil of southern China lies latent power: one of the largest clusters of crucial rare earths is mined around the clock by a secretive and heavily guarded industry. Since then, China has taken advantage of its natural reserves -- the largest of any country -- to dominate processing and innovation in the field.