Been there, done that?
https://www.wsj.com/articles/prized-rare-earth-minerals-feel-scorch-of-tariffs-1543505973
This mine was reopened after the last REE supply squeeze by the Chinese (2010?). $200MM invested, now Chinese owned!
How many mines are stops on the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative ??
The American investors have nice watches, the Chinese have the time.
Might be a pattern here.
Interesting....