2026 Forecast: Will U.S. Tariffs Accelerate REE Mining in Africa & Latin America?

In 2026, the global stage is bracing for a critical pivot. Rare earth elements (REEs) — the unsung heroes of the clean energy and digital revolutions — are caught in the crossfire of tariffs, geopolitics, and industrial strategy. These 17 metallic elements may sound obscure, but they are embedded in nearly everything modern: the magnets […]