Rare Earth Miners Surge Amid Trump's Critical Mineral Reserve

A Witcher's Stance on National Reserves

Hm minerals you say? Sounds like another reason for humans to squabble much like kings over a patch of dirt. Trump's plan for a 'Project Vault,' eh? A stockpile of shiny rocks to keep the Americans happy. As if a chest full of iron ore could solve problems faster than a well placed Igni. Still better than relying on dragons for gold I suppose. Less fire involved. But like the mages say "Evil is evil. Lesser greater middling… Makes no difference.". These reserves could bring big changes

China's Grip a Witcher's Grumble

So the Middle Kingdom has the upper hand in this game eh? Sixty percent of the world's rare earth mining and ninety percent of magnet manufacturing. Sounds like a monopoly that even Dijkstra would envy. Makes one wonder if a Witcher contract could break that hold but I digress. Perhaps a well placed aard sign could cause a landslide in the mines. On second thought too much paperwork and I'm pretty sure bureaucracy is worse than any griffin. Speaking of the market if we analyze Novo Nordisk's New Pill Shows Early Promise in Weight Loss Battle we could also find the same sort of market manipulation and price increase so it is something to be aware of.

Rare Earths: More Than Just Pretty Stones

Seventeen elements you say with special magnetic properties? Sounds like something Yennefer would use in her potions. Vital components for smartphones electric carriages and military toys. The world changes but the need for enchanted gadgets remains the same be it a sword or a self charging messenger pigeon. It reminds me a joke "What do you call a lazy kangaroo? Pouch potato."

A Magnet Maker's Perspective

This Wade Senti this magnet maker speaks of decisive steps and innovative technology. Good. Innovation is a blade that cuts both ways hopefully towards progress. He mentions EVs and humanoid robots. Soon even drowners will have metal jaws and we'll need silver plated bolts I suppose. It seems we are truly in a world of "winds howling".

Optionality: A Witcher's Best Friend

Ah optionality. The ability to choose to adapt to draw a silver sword or a steel one depending on the beast. Senti speaks of using different critical minerals not just neodymium. Smart. Never put all your eggs in one basket or all your potions in one vial. Trust me I've learned that the hard way after one too many…explosive… concoctions.

The Looming Battle

So the stage is set. A mineral war is brewing with nations as the monsters. I've seen enough conflict to know that the only winners are the ones who adapt and survive. And like the saying says "When you live with monsters you get used to them." Let's hope this 'Project Vault' works or we'll all be paying exorbitant prices for our fancy gadgets. Now if you'll excuse me I've got a contract to fulfill. A ghoul infestation and they aren't interested in rare earth minerals… yet.