Rare Earth Elements : The new Oil of the 21st century

Strategic metals driving the new age of geopolitics & technology VIKAS KAPOOR As the world enters an era defined by artificial intelligence, stealth weaponry, and clean energy, Rare Earth Elements (REEs) have emerged as the new strategic resource, the “oil” of the 21st century. Once obscure, these 17 critical minerals now form the backbone of modern defence systems, digital…