Make ‘rare’ earth mineral production less rare - Washington Examiner

China 's decision to suspend exports of rare earth minerals highlights a significant national security vulnerability that cannot be addressed by executive power alone.

The U.S. can become self-sufficient in rare earth mineral production again, but to do so, Congress must work with the White House to make policy changes.

Rare earth minerals are essential to weapons systems such as the F-35 fighter jet and the Virginia -class submarine.