Russia Struggling to Resist PRC Rare Earth Dominance

(Anna J. Davis – The Jamestown Foundation) Russia is expanding domestic development of rare earth elements (REEs) as it joins global attempts to reduce dependence on REE imports and the supply chain dominance of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Moscow is accelerating state-driven projects, including Mendeleev Valley REE processing cluster in Siberia, and Rosatom’s mine to magnet supply chain development, as it faces resistance from the PRC to supply its own technological capabilities to Russia. The Kremlin is quickly recognizing the limits of its position and that the PRC offers no preferential treatment in a sector where Beijing is attempting to maintain dominance. – Russia Struggling to Resist PRC Rare Earth Dominance – Jamestown