Doubts about whether the dominance of China in the rare earth supply chain can be broken by the USA and its allied countries, even if construction commences.

China has control over about 70% of rare earth production and over 90% of refining.
China has control over about 70% of rare earth production and over 90% of refining.
Due to the market environment, most of the expected projects have come to a halt.
Factories in the United States are being planned to break China's dominance in the global supply of rare earth minerals, which are essential for high-tech industries.
Construction is scheduled to begin in a corner near Dow Chemical's plant, a few hours' drive from Houston, Texas. However, even if construction begins, it seems difficult to change the overwhelming dominance of China. China controls about 70% of rare earth production and over 90% of refining.