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Why Trump wants Canada’s Rare Earth Elements (REEs)?
Why Trump wants Canada’s Rare Earth Elements (REEs)?
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Muralee Murugesu (English only)
Full Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences, Faculty of Science
Professor Murugesu's research interests include inorganic and organometallic chemistry, molecular magnetism, inorganic nano-materials and quantum properties.
"Critical minerals, such as rare earth elements, are absolutely essential for all sectors of technology (electric motors, computers, cell phones, electric cars, quantum tech, MRI contrast agents, just to name a few). Without these elements, there will be no innovation, no tech-based economy and US will become dependent on China, the largest producer, for these resources."