ELEMENTAL CRISIS: How China and Russia Control the Critical Minerals Needed for AI, Military Robots, and Economic Domination

Neodymium (Nd) & Dysprosium (Dy) - The Robotic Muscle
Top Producer: China (~90%)
Secondary Sources: Australia, USA (minimal)
These rare earth elements are essential for high-performance motors in robots, drones, and military hardware. China has a near-monopoly, and they're already restricting exports to the U.S. as part of their economic warfare strategy. If the U.S. doesn't find new supplies of neodymium, America will never be able to scale up robot production.

Cobalt (Co) - The Robotic Brain's Power Source
Top Producer: Congo (~70%)
Secondary Sources: Russia, Australia
Cobalt is critical for lithium-ion batteries that power AI systems and autonomous robots. But around 70% comes from Congo's brutal mines, where child labor and human rights abuses are rampant. Meanwhile, Russia is stockpiling cobalt, positioning itself as a key supplier in the coming robot arms race. This is why Trump is negotiating with African nations to procedure rights to mineral resources there.

Read my full analysis here, and you'll learn why Trump is rapidly working to secure minerals deals across the world. Without these critical minerals, the USA will not be able to scale up robot production and will be left in the dust by China:
https://www.naturalnews.com/2025-05-01-china-russia-control-critical-minerals-needed-for-ai-military-robots-and-economic-domination.html