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G7 to launch ‘alliance’ countering China’s critical mineral dominance
G7 energy ministers meeting in Canada on Thursday planned to launch a new alliance to counter China’s critical mineral dominance, in a push for more reliable access to the resources that power advanced technologies. The two-day Group of Seven meeting in Toronto opened hours after US President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping signed an extendable one-year deal on China’s supply of rare earths. Germany’s Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, Katherina Reiche, told reporters the Trump-Xi deal marked “a good sign,” noting German reliance on Chinese critical mineral exports. But she stressed ... (full story)
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From think.ing.com | Oct 31, 2025
China's official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index slowed to 49.0, down from 49.8. This marked a 6-month low, tying April for the lowest level of the year. It came in below expectations for a smaller moderation to 49.6. The slowdown was seen across all the major subcategories. Production fell into contraction for the first time in 6 months, down to ...
