Experts say the key to securing critical rare earth minerals may not lie simply in opening new mines, but also in reusing what has already been extracted. If scaled successfully, rare earth recycling could strengthen supply chain security and lessen dependence on foreign sources, all while transforming how critical materials are sourced in the modern economy. As Professor Julie Klinger put it: "It literally closes the loop." #recycling #rareearthminerals #rareearths