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60 Minutes March 20, 2026 29s

Elemental Crisis | Sunday on 60 Minutes

Summary

The main theme is the US race to secure rare earth minerals, essential for technology and defense, amid China's dominant market position. The transcript highlights a strategic directive from the President to address this critical supply chain vulnerability, referencing James Litinsky and his company's involvement. The practical takeaway is the urgent national effort underway to establish domestic rare earth mining capabilities.

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