Greenland's rare earth resources spark competition between China and the United States, and the Danes were shocked by Trump's consultation to buy Greenland, which has drawn attention to Greenland's rare earth resources. Rare earths are non-renewable resources and are essential for military, metallurgical, mechanical, chemical, electronics and other industries. however
The United States' rare earth hegemony has declined, and China's rare earth industry has risen. China's strengths lie in technology research and development, natural advantages, and standardized mining order. However, the rare earth industry is also facing the problem of overexploitation and vicious competition. China has begun to integrate the rare earth industry and gradually improve the industrial chain.
And on the premise of complying with international rules, appropriately restrict exports and production capacity. In contrast, the U.S. and other countries face issues in the rare earth industry, such as capital, environmental protection, intellectual property, and labor. The success of China's rare earth industry is inseparable from the support of the government and the wisdom of several generations of Chinese rare earth people.
This makes China have a hole card in the international competition, and truly does not have to be unsheathed. In competition with other countries, China is able to defend its national interests more confidently. Greenland's rare earth resources spark US-China rivalryAugust 16, 2019
The Danes were drinking coffee and reading the newspaper as usual, when suddenly a news item in the newspaper made them almost choke on coffee, and this news was that then-US President Donald Trump had repeatedly asked advisers whether the United States could buy Greenland. This has led to a focus on Greenland's rare earth resources.
The region is rich in mineral resources, including rare earths, which are Trump's soft underbelly in the US-China trade war. The importance of rare earths in modern industryRare earths are the collective name of 17 rare metals on the periodic table and are non-renewable resources. Due to its chemical properties,
Metallic elements are mostly found in compounds, and it is very difficult to purify. Rare earths are known as AKA industrial vitamins, which are inseparable from military, metallurgy, machinery, chemical, electronics and other industries. It is widely used in fields such as phosphors, petroleum refining, magnets, and defense weapons.
The importance of rare earths was recognized in the 60s of the 20th century, playing an important role in color television and the solution to the energy crisis. The increasing demand for rare earths, especially in the defense sector, has led to a tight supply of rare earths worldwide.
The decline of the US hegemony of rare earths, if we want to talk about the mining of rare earths, we have to start with the United States. In 1945, geologists discovered a huge rare earth mine in Mount Pass, California. However, the capital enterprises at that time did not realize the importance of rare earths,
The rare earth ores mined were only made into flint and steel for military supplies. It was not until the 60s of the 20th century that scientists discovered the application of phosphors doped with the rare metal europium, and rare earths began to be valued. however
The rare earths industry in the United States has experienced serious environmental pollution problems following the increase in pit depth at Mount Pass. In addition, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) have imposed special controls on the Mount Pass pit, which has put the rare earth industry in a difficult position. Eventually, the rare earth mining industry of Mount Pass moved to China.
As a result, China gradually grasped the initiative in the rare earth battlefield. The rise of China's rare earth technologyChina's rare earth industry can gain an advantage in international competition, not only thanks to the "people" in technology research and development, the development trend of modern industry and the "time" of the transfer of the rare earth industry in the United States.
There is also "geographical advantage". Compared with the associated ores of rare earth mines in the United States, which contain uranium and thorium in excess of the standard, the associated ores of rare earth mines in China have lower iron content and relatively less pollution. However, before the 70s, when rare earth technology was backward, China had to ask France for rare earth separation related technology.
This has left China with environmental pollution and the problem of exporting rare earth concentrates at low prices. However, the Chinese rare earth people did not give up, and they began to seek the path of independent research and development. Professor Xu Guangxian led the team to conduct arduous research, and finally solved the world-class problem and successfully developed the "cascade extraction" technology.
The successful application of this technology has made effective use of rare earth ore wastes and promoted the rapid development of the entire domestic rare earth industry. For the first time, China's rare earth production surpassed that of the United States, and gradually broke the monopoly of France, the United States and Japan in the international rare earth market.
Management and Development of China's Rare Earth Industry However, China's rare earth industry is also facing some problems. Overexploitation and vicious competition have led to an oversupply of rare earths. Some companies do not continue to develop new technologies in depth after making money, but compete for export share by expanding production capacity and lowering prices.
This has led to a decline in the price of rare earths, and even the theft of rare earths. In order to solve these problems, the Chinese government has begun to regulate the mining order of the rare earth industry and strengthen cooperation and alliances within the industry. furthermore
China has also reined in its exports of rare earths by raising tariffs and implementing stricter quota management. These measures led to a record high in rare earth prices in 2011 and gave China bargaining power in international competition.
Future Prospects for China's Rare Earth IndustryChina's rare earth industry has made great achievements, but it still faces new challenges. With the increasing global focus on environmental protection and sustainable development, the rare earth industry needs to continuously innovate and improve environmental protection measures. furthermore
China also needs to strengthen the research and development of rare earth technology, increase the added value of products, and enhance its voice in the international market. China can cooperate with other countries to share rare earth technology and experience to jointly promote the development and sustainable use of the rare earth industry. At the same time, China should also strengthen the protection of rare earth resources.
Avoid overexploitation and environmental damage. SummaryGreenland's rare earth resources have triggered Sino-US competition, and China's rare earth industry has risen to become the dominant player in the global rare earth market. China's success is inseparable from the support of the government and the wisdom of Chinese rare earth people. however
China's rare earth industry is still facing the problem of overexploitation and vicious competition. China should strengthen the management of the rare earth industry, standardize the mining order, promote technological innovation, strengthen environmental protection measures, and cooperate with other countries to jointly promote the sustainable development of the rare earth industry. In the global competition for resources,
How can China's rare earth industry remain competitive? What do readers think and suggest?