The members of the REIA Advisory Board have compiled their thoughts on the significance for the rare earth sector in engaging with and indeed promoting the needs of the downstream.

The Advisory Board Vice-Chair, Rod Eggert recently wrote that “we are in the midst of a profound re-assessment of globalization and industrial policy. Over the past 15–20 years, much of the Western world has transitioned from ‘least cost’ globalization to the embrace of national focused, state-led industrial policy. The story of rare earths and other critical minerals provides a lens through which to view these developments”. Commentary and views abound on the impact of these policies on the rare-earth industry, but ultimately it is up to individual companies, such as REIA members, to develop individual and collective strategies to ensure their survival, growth and prosperity

This discussion piece seeks to raise awareness of challenges facing the rare-earth industry, facilitate discussion and thinking, and hopefully assist industry, policymakers, investors, media and the public to better navigate the future.

Read the full paper here