America cannot do without magnets. America cannot do without Neodymium (Nd). America cannot do without Praseodymium (Pr). And, America cannot do without Dysprosium (Dy).

Tesla alone needs around 2,000 tons of Nd magnets for its Model 3, Y, S and X vehicles -- and Dy to maintain drive-unit performance at high temperatures. General Motors requires nearly 1,500 tons of NdPr-based magnets for its Ultium EV motors, powering the Hummer EV and Silverado.

Ford Motor consumes about 1,200 tons of permanent magnets in the F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E Lockheed Martin demands roughly 800 tons of NdFeB magnets, fortified with Dy, for the F-35 Lightning II’s actuators, stealth systems and missile guidance. RTX Corp (Raytheon) needs another 600 tons of Dysprosium-enhanced magnets for precision-guided munitions, jet engines and ship propulsion -- plus Nd and Pr for targeting lasers.

Loe Shilman, 75 kilometers from........

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