In recent weeks, you've likely heard a lot about rare-earth substances with hard-to-pronounce names, but experts warn that the shortage of another crucial metal, copper, could be just as concerning.

Trump's plans to secure rare earth minerals in Ukraine and Greenland are about securing U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence.

Understanding Rare Earth Elements Rare earth elements, or REEs, are a group of 17 metals crucial for many modern technologies. These elements include familiar names like neodymium and dysprosium, and they are indispensable in creating everything from smartphones to wind turbines.

BBC reporter, Esme Stallard, digs into the impact of Trump's 'deal of the century' Release date: 14 March 2025

The United States is grappling with a significant weakness in rare earths and critical minerals, including cobalt and nickel. In response, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has been enacted to limit trade and supply to only friendly nations,