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Well I'm not saying you are wrong. I have no idea myself. I just would have thought where the national interest is at stake to this degree, eliminating competitors in the pursuit of profit would probably take a backseat. The whole Rare Earth supply situation is bigger than Lynas and bigger than Molycorp.

For those interested in reading up on this - check out this report by the Institute for the Analysis of Global Security (IAGS):

http://www.lynascorp.com/content/upload/files/Industry_Articles/rareearth0310hurst.pdf

And also this report to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives:

http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d10617r.pdf

Whatever the case may be, take heart from the fact Rare Earths are considered strategically important. This is a industry that will get increasing attention over the years.