BRICS Dominates Rare Earth Reserves with 76 Million Tons vs US’s Mere 1.9 Million

Global Resource Power Shift Accelerates

The BRICS alliance consolidates mineral supremacy—controlling 76 million metric tons of rare earth elements while the United States trails with just 1.9 million tons. These metals power everything from smartphones to missile systems.

Supply Chain Leverage Intensifies

Manufacturing nations face unprecedented dependency as BRICS members tighten export controls. The 40:1 reserve ratio creates permanent structural advantage in green technology and defense sectors.

Western Vulnerability Exposed

American manufacturers scramble for alternative sources as pricing volatility threatens EV production timelines. Recycling initiatives can't bridge the gap—primary extraction remains king.

Geopolitical Calculus Reshaped

Mineral wealth translates directly into diplomatic influence. Nations holding 76 million tons of technological bedrock don't just supply markets—they define them. Another brilliant case of letting commodity superpowers control the means of production while Wall Street trades paper derivatives.

Also, BRICS member Brazil comes second with 21 million metric tons of the rare earth minerals. India is in the third spot, holding 6.9 million metric tons of materials. Russia also holds 3.8 million metric tons, owing to a vast reserve of natural resources.

BRICS Controls The Rare Earth Minerals Sector, US Distantly Behind

The four BRICS countries combined hold 75.7 million metric tons, making them the largest bloc. Rare earth commodities are now the most sought-after due to their use for industrial purposes. It includes smartphones, electric vehicle motors, wind turbines, and medical equipment like MRI machines.

To make up for its deficits, the US is now partnering with Australia, Canada, Japan, Thailand, and Cambodia, among others, to secure the resources. These deals come under the US Minerals Security Partnership and are a well-thought-out plan to reduce China’s dependency. China has long been dominating the rare earth minerals sector, and the US is now competing.

BRICS country China recently tightened its supply of rare earth minerals to the US after the trade wars. The next generation will be defined by how these countries use the minerals for their advancement. The US is also looking at exploring deals with other countries in Asia to expand its resources.