An Integrated Rare Earth Elements Supply Chain Strategy

Abstract

Rare earth element (REE) materials-rare earth ores, oxides, metals, alloys, semi-finished rare earth products, and components containing REEs are used in a variety of commercial and military applications, such as cell phones, computer hard drives, and Department of Defense (DoD) precision-guided munitions. Today, most rare earth materials processing is performed in China, giving it a dominant position that could affect worldwide supply and prices. A disruption or manipulation of the rare earth elements supply chain will negatively impact DoD's National Security mission. To mitigate this vulnerability, DoD needs an integrated rare earth elements supply chain strategy that addresses the vulnerabilities and competing interests in such an integrated supply chain strategy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 24, 2011
Accession Number
ADA547354

Entities

People

  • Karl Bopp

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Commerce
  • Computers
  • Congress
  • Department Of Defense
  • Elements
  • Governments
  • Intellectual Property
  • Law
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Metals
  • National Security
  • Rare Earth Elements
  • Security
  • Supply Chain
  • United States
  • War Colleges

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  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.