
The Scramble for Rare Earths - 5. The Great New Game
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The battle for a small group of metals and minerals is central to rising geopolitical tensions around the world. In this fifth episode, we hear how Russia's interest in Ukraine might be partially motivated by its huge mineral deposits. The Scramble for Rare Earths airs on BBC Radio 4 every week at 9am GMT.
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