# Rare Earth Elements on The No Agenda Show

Rare Earth Elements comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2011 to April 2013.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** September 2011 – April 2013
- **Related topics:** [Congo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congo.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Cobalt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cobalt.md), [Gold Rush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold-rush.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [Iphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [Minerals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minerals.md), [Mongolia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mongolia.md), [Usaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usaid.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Joe Biden, Mongolia Gold Rush, Ninja Miners

- **Episode:** [503: Ninjas in Mongolia](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/503-ninjas-in-mongolia.md)
- **Published:** 2013-04-11
- **Time:** 43:25–47:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/503-ninjas-in-mongolia/chapter/joe-biden-mongolia-gold-rush-ninja-miners.md

Vice President Joe Biden's mention of Mongolia's prosperity is identified as a "tell" for U.S. interests in the region's mineral wealth. Mongolia is currently experiencing a gold rush involving 60,000 "ninja miners" who pan for gold in rivers. The discussion suggests the U.S. may be interested in Mongolia's rare earth elements, which are critical for modern technology and currently dominated by China.

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [mongolia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mongolia.md), [gold rush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold-rush.md), ninja miners, [rare earth elements](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rare-earth-elements.md)

### African Mineral Wealth and Hillary Clinton in Colombia

- **Episode:** [400: This is How We Spin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/400-this-is-how-we-spin.md)
- **Published:** 2012-04-15
- **Time:** 1:14:58–1:21:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/400-this-is-how-we-spin/chapter/african-mineral-wealth-and-hillary-clinton-in-colombia.md

The Democratic Republic of Congo is highlighted for its $24 trillion in unmapped mineral wealth, including coltan and tantalum essential for electronics. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was photographed dancing at a nightclub in Cartagena during the Summit of the Americas. The hosts suggest these social displays distract from the serious geopolitical maneuvering for African resources.

Keywords: [congo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congo.md), [minerals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minerals.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), cartagena, [rare earth elements](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rare-earth-elements.md)

### Chinese Resource Extraction, Congo Rare Earth Minerals

- **Episode:** [339: Cocked Pistol](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/339-cocked-pistol.md)
- **Published:** 2011-09-15
- **Time:** 1:16:09–1:18:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/339-cocked-pistol/chapter/chinese-resource-extraction-congo-rare-earth-minerals.md

An estimated five million Chinese nationals are reportedly active in the Congo, building infrastructure to facilitate the extraction of critical minerals. The Congo holds significant deposits of rare earth elements and cobalt, which are essential for the production of modern electronics like the iPhone.

Keywords: [congo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congo.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [usaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usaid.md), [rare earth elements](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rare-earth-elements.md), [cobalt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cobalt.md), [iphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone.md)

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