Philip Kirchlechner
Philip Kirchlechner is the director of Iron Ore Research in Perth, Western Australia, known for his insights into the global commodities market. Recently, he has drawn attention to the critical importance of rare earth elements, emphasizing how China's near-monopoly on their refining poses significant risks to Western defense systems and industries. Kirchlechner has been vocal about the need for the US and EU to recognize and address their dependency on China for these crucial resources, especially amidst rising geopolitical tensions.
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Philip Kirchlechner, director of Iron Ore Research in Perth, Western Australia, told the BBC that the US and EU had 'dropped the ball' on recognising the importance of the rare earths.
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