With a GDP over $12 billion, Namibia has a poverty rate over 50%. But the US sees the country as a potential for colonizing their resources. In particular: diamonds, oil, copper, uranium, and rare earth metals necessary for building defense systems. Currently, Namibia’s export partners include; South Africa, China, Belgium, Botswana, and Germany. The US is about to levy a heavy hand.
The countries with the greatest reserves in rare earth minerals are: China, Vietnam, Brazil and Russia.