Musk told the truth a few days ago: "The United States does not lack rare earths at all, and the whole world can dig them!" But then he made up a knife: "All the rare earths that can be dug up have to be sent to China for processing." This directly ripped off the fig leaf of the Americans!
The United States has its own rare-earth reserves in the top three of the world, California and Wyoming are all mines. Last year they digged 4.5 million tons, stacked in ports and mountains. Australia, Brazil, these young men are also hard-working to dig, the original mine is loudly shipped to the United States.
But what's the problem? It's in the word "processing"!
It is easy to dig rare earth, just like digging stones.But to turn these stones into high-purity materials that can be used in missiles and electric vehicles, it is difficult to go to heaven!This job American people have not dried up, dirty and tired, profits are still low, decades ago to throw this stall to others.
Let me give you an analogy and you will understand: rare earths are like a bunch of twins who look very alike. To distinguish them clearly one by one, you have to use special methods. The temperature difference is not good at one time, and the pH value is almost completely wasted. This skill can't be practiced in a day or two.
How many years has it taken for China to master this technology? how much human and material resources has it invested? Now well, 90% of the world’s rare earth processing is in China.
This is not worth living? when I thought it was a low-end industry, I can't look at it. Now I found out that I can't play away from China, what's the use of rushing to the fire?
Ironically, the U.S. Congress is fighting for "rare-earth autonomy" every day, but the reality is that even the most basic separation equipment can't be made.It's like you have the best wheat, but no grinder, and finally you have to eat raw flour!
If you ask me, this is typical short-sightedness! They only want to make quick money and are unwilling to work hard on basic industries. Now is it good? Which one of them is inseparable from rare earths in military industry, aerospace, or new energy? The F-35 fighter jets and missile guidance systems must use rare earths processed in China. Isn't this just stretching out your neck for others to pinch?
So don’t listen to American politicians whispering all day, saying what to get rid of the dependence on China’s rare earth.
This also gives us a wake-up: the core technology must be in your own hands. Today you hate to give up the dirty industry, tomorrow you may get stuck in your neck!
Just wait and see, the United States still has to toss in this matter! Without China's nod, their rare earths can only be piled up in the port to bask in the sun. This is the reality, you can't accept it!
The United States has its own rare-earth reserves in the top three of the world, California and Wyoming are all mines. Last year they digged 4.5 million tons, stacked in ports and mountains. Australia, Brazil, these young men are also hard-working to dig, the original mine is loudly shipped to the United States.
But what's the problem? It's in the word "processing"!
It is easy to dig rare earth, just like digging stones.But to turn these stones into high-purity materials that can be used in missiles and electric vehicles, it is difficult to go to heaven!This job American people have not dried up, dirty and tired, profits are still low, decades ago to throw this stall to others.
Let me give you an analogy and you will understand: rare earths are like a bunch of twins who look very alike. To distinguish them clearly one by one, you have to use special methods. The temperature difference is not good at one time, and the pH value is almost completely wasted. This skill can't be practiced in a day or two.
How many years has it taken for China to master this technology? how much human and material resources has it invested? Now well, 90% of the world’s rare earth processing is in China.
This is not worth living? when I thought it was a low-end industry, I can't look at it. Now I found out that I can't play away from China, what's the use of rushing to the fire?
Ironically, the U.S. Congress is fighting for "rare-earth autonomy" every day, but the reality is that even the most basic separation equipment can't be made.It's like you have the best wheat, but no grinder, and finally you have to eat raw flour!
If you ask me, this is typical short-sightedness! They only want to make quick money and are unwilling to work hard on basic industries. Now is it good? Which one of them is inseparable from rare earths in military industry, aerospace, or new energy? The F-35 fighter jets and missile guidance systems must use rare earths processed in China. Isn't this just stretching out your neck for others to pinch?
So don’t listen to American politicians whispering all day, saying what to get rid of the dependence on China’s rare earth.
This also gives us a wake-up: the core technology must be in your own hands. Today you hate to give up the dirty industry, tomorrow you may get stuck in your neck!
Just wait and see, the United States still has to toss in this matter! Without China's nod, their rare earths can only be piled up in the port to bask in the sun. This is the reality, you can't accept it!