A breakthrough in rare earth element processing could transform the industry currently dominated by China, with Oak Ridge National Laboratory developing a more efficient extraction method that reduces resource usage by 60%. MP Materials and Lynas Rare Earths are expanding operations in the US to diversify global supply, while China controls 90% of processed rare earths crucial for electronics, EVs, and defense applications.

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