Skip to contentHome page Seeking Alpha - Power to InvestorsApr 08, 2026, 3:40 AM ETREEMF, LYSCF, LYSDY, MP, REMX, SETMMarkit3.73K FollowersCommentsRare earth mining projects outside China face significant economic challenges due to geological differences that make extraction and refining more expensive than Chinese operations, industry experts told Platts, part of S&P Global Energy.China's geological advantages with its rare earth mines may outweigh any policy or pricing boost offered by other countries.Terbium and dysprosium are heavy rare earth elements used to improve the heat resistance of high-performance neodymium-iron-boron magnets in electric vehicles and advanced robotics.In markets where only a handful of mines could shift the balance, government funding and technical support could be a game-changer for projects with the right geology.BJP7images/iStock via Getty ImagesRare earth elements have come under increasing focus owing to their criticality to defense equipment manufacturing and clean technology. China has monopolized this supply chain for over two decades and has not shied away from usingThis article was written byMarkit3.73K FollowersIHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO) is a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions for the major industries and markets that drive economies worldwide. The company delivers next-generation information, analytics and solutions to customers in business, finance and government, improving their operational efficiency and providing deep insights that lead to well-informed, confident decisions. IHS Markit has more than 50,000 key business and government customers, including 80 percent of the Fortune Global 500 and the world’s leading financial institutions. Headquartered in London, IHS Markit is committed to sustainable, profitable growth.CommentsTo ensure this doesn’t happen in the future, please enable Javascript and cookies in your browser.Is this happening to you frequently? Please report it on our feedback forum.If you have an ad-blocker enabled you may be blocked from proceeding. Please disable your ad-blocker and refresh.