Yeah, new sources could come online eventually, but it’s not instant. Mining and refining critical minerals takes years and tons of investment. That’s why even if one country doesn’t “control” everything forever, having most of it concentrated still creates real risks.
Yeah, new sources could come online eventually, but it’s not instant. Mining and refining critical minerals takes years and tons of investment. That’s why even if one country doesn’t “control” everything forever, having most of it concentrated still creates real risks.