Mr. Chairman, I wonder if I might ask Mr. Habib this. From the scientific point of view, how much does this concern you? Obviously, these rare earths have been found to be critical in a variety of products that are important to us, whether it be smart phones or many other products. What is the likelihood of science finding other ways to achieve the same goals without using these rare earths, if in fact they're going to be depleted? Secondly, what are the possibilities for recycling them?
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