Beijing’s dominance in the resource-rich central African nation Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) may complicate Washington’s ambitions to de-risk its critical minerals from China’s supply chains, according to new analysis. London-based minerals research and pricing firm Benchmark Mineral Int...
But simply turning to other countries isn’t the entire answer to ensuring a steady supply of critical minerals for the U.S., Althaus says. The country must also act to develop significant domestic production capabilities. To make that happen, he says, the U.S. must reform its...
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm is “very concerned” aboutChina’s dominance of the global critical minerals supply chain. "It's one of the pieces of the supply chain that we're very concerned about in the United States,"Granholm told CNBC February 14 when discussing C...
The article defines the critical minerals as “those irreplaceable metal elements and mineral deposits used in advanced industries, such as new materials, new energy, next-generation information technology, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, edge-cutting equipment manufacturing, national def...
"China's action is a stark reminder of who has the upper hand in this game," Simone Tagliapietra, a researcher at the Bruegel think-tank in Brussels, said in an interview. "The harsh reality is that the west will need at least a decade to de-risk from China's minerals supply chains...
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm is “very concerned” about China’s dominance of the global critical minerals supply chain. "It's one of the pieces of the supply chain that we're very concerned about in the United States," Granholm told CNBC February 14 when discussing China’s gr...
. We conclude that both China and the world should pay close attention to the potential supply risks to critical minerals. Possible measures in response are suggested for both China and the world.
temporary exclusions, which China could in turn restrict to create pain for US-based firms and undermine US industrial policy efforts to excise China from clean tech supply chains. The carveouts within steel and aluminum products, critical minerals, and particularly battery parts are also likely ...
On June 14, the U.S. led the establishment of the Mineral Security Partnership (MSP), saying it is committed to building strong, responsible supply chains for critical minerals to support economic prosperity and the climate target. The intention is clearly to decouple from China on key minerals...
Forward looking statements in this publication include that the Canadian mining sector will continue to protect its supply of critical minerals without involvement of China; that cesium and other metals will remain as critical minerals will continue as a national security issue for West...