The Scramble for Rare Earths - 5. The Great New Game

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Sep 30, 2022

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ANECDOTE

Bayraktar Drone's Impact

The Bayraktar drone, a Turkish-made UAV, has become crucial in the Ukraine conflict.
Its success has led to a three-year waiting list, highlighting the demand for such technology.

INSIGHT

Ukraine's Mineral Wealth

Russia's invasion of Ukraine may be motivated by Ukraine's vast mineral deposits, including those crucial for green technology.
Ukraine possesses significant reserves of rare earths and other critical minerals, a factor often overlooked in discussions of the conflict.

INSIGHT

Wagner Group's African Operations

The Wagner Group, a private Russian mercenary army, has been deployed to secure mining resources in resource-rich African countries.
This activity underscores Russia's pursuit of rare earth minerals and other extractives for profit and geopolitical leverage.

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