Comments by "George Reynolds" (@karhukivi) on "A Semiconductor Rare Earths Problem?" video.

@commie5211 However, gallium and germanium are not rare earth elements and they are found in many locations, which was the point I didn't make very well!
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Germanium occurs with zinc in many deposits around the world, so it is not difficult to locate supplies. I saw a video where a lump of germanium about the size of a football was in the safe of a semiconductor company and the CEO said there was enough there to keep them producing semiconductors for a century.
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@morganangel340 The amounts of these metals required to make semiconductors is small.
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@morganangel340 Absolutely true! If you produce milk for $100/pint who would buy it?
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That is probably what is behind so many "protest" movements - certain countries want us (USA + EU) to become dependant upon imports, oil, gas, critical minerals and to ban nuclear. Then, in the event of a war, economic or shooting, we would become very vulnerable. Just like the WW1 & WW2 naval blockades. This is a long-term stealth strategy. Back in the 70s Europe realised how dependant we were on OPEC nations to supply oil and gas and the EEC then promoted exploration around Europe. Then they took their eye off the ball and we have become dependant again.
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