Description: As China stockpiles rare earth minerals used to manufacture consumer items like iPhones and cameras, the U.S. is facing a growing shortage.

Source:  CNNMoney.com – video report

Date: 02/18/2011

Link:  http://money.cnn.com/video/markets/2011/02/18/mkts_rare_earths_china.cnnmoney/

Questions for discussion:

• Do you think domestic development of rare earth mines should proceed?
• How would you expect prices to move over the next few years?
• How should manufacturers plan for this environment?