Is there really $500bn of Rare Earths in Ukraine?
As part of the fast-moving argument over US military support to Ukraine, the US demanded $500bn worth of access to what was variously reported as Ukraine’s rare earths or rare metals or rare minerals. But is there that amount of minerals in the ground?
Presenter: Tim Harford
Producer and Editor: Richard Vadon
Studio Manager: James Beard
Production Co-ordinator: Brenda Brown
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More or Less: Behind the Stats — Is there really $500bn of Rare Earths in Ukraine?