Geopolitical Balance of Power (2026 Update)
USGS MCS 2026 Data
Released 2/17/2026
Updated analysis of the "Two Worlds" of rare earths. See how the China-Centric Bloc maintains 76% of production while the Western Alliance controls 44% of reserves. The latest 2026 USGS data reveals subtle shifts.
Geopolitical Balance of Power
USGS MCS 2025 Data
Released 2/8/2026
Zoom out to the "Two Worlds" of rare earths. A visual comparison of the China-Centric Bloc vs. the Western Alliance. See how 76% of production concentrates in one bloc, while 43% of reserves sit with the West.