Chinese Publications Claim U.S. Has Two Months of Rare Earths Left

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The U.S. has launched hundreds of missiles and precision-guided weapons in the conflict with Iran, consuming billions in military hardware.
Reports suggest the U.S. may face shortages of rare-earth elements critical for defense manufacturing if supply disruptions worsen.
Rare earth elements are essential for modern military systems, including missile guidance, drones, radar, and fighter aircraft electronics.
REalloys is working to rebuild rare-earth metals supply chain in North America, converting oxides into metals and alloys for defense use.
The U.S. has historically relied on China for rare-earth processing, but the Pentagon aims to end this dependence by 2027.
REalloys' facility in Ohio is already operational, converting rare-earth oxides into metals domestically, ahead of the 2027 deadline.
The company is also developing a large-scale permanent magnet manufacturing facility in the U.S., which could supply magnets for EVs, wind turbines, and defense systems.
Defense contractors like Lockheed Martin and RTX Corporation are under pressure to secure non-Chinese rare-earth supplies for their systems.
REalloys has secured supply agreements in Canada, Greenland, Kazakhstan, and Brazil to diversify rare-earth sources.
The company's efforts are part of a broader push to rebuild a fully integrated rare-earth supply chain in North America.

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