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U.S. ‘very concerned’ about China’s dominance as a critical minerals supplier, energy chief says
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on Wednesday said the country is “very concerned” about China’s grip on the global supply chain for critical minerals. Her comments come amid skyrocketing demand for minerals and raw materials vital to the energy transition. The end-use of metals such as nickel, copper, lithium and cobalt are wide-ranging and include electric vehicles, wind turbines and solar panels. China is the undisputed leader in the critical minerals supply chain, accounting for roughly 60% of the world’s production of rare earth minerals and materials. U.S. officials have previously warned that ... (full story)
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