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Rare earth

A group of 17 mineral elements found in the earth's crust. Rare earths have broad commercial and military applications, and are vital to the manufacture of products as diverse as iPods, cellphones, hybrid cars, large wind turbines and guided missiles. At the present time, China controls more than 95 percent of the global market for rare earths.

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