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China may add ‘superabrasives’ to list of restricted defense materials
Diamonds and other 'superabsrasive' materials possess superior hardness and abrasion resistance essential for high-tech manufacturing.
By Nazak Nikakhtar and Paul Devamithran
Opinion
Curbing reliance on foreign critical minerals starts with mining in US
The China Commerce Ministry recently imposed export controls on gallium and germanium, minerals essential for computer chips and solar panels.
By Kray Luxbacher
US can strengthen security by developing domestic rare earth resources
In the long term, the status quo around critical materials is unacceptable since it gives China a “kill switch” for America’s defense manufacturing.
By Nick Myers
Mine it in America — Securing the US military supply chain
Every F-35 strike fighter built for U.S. armed forces contains 920 pounds of rare earth materials — the majority of which is imported from China.
By Sen. Tommy Tuberville
Enhance US rare earth security through international cooperation
China is dominating battery material separation and processing as well as component manufacturing.
By Marta Kepe and Fabian Villalobos