Tag: Critical Minerals

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House Committee Establishes Working Group to Counter China’s Control of Critical Mineral Supply Chains

A bipartisan working group to counter China’s dominance in critical mineral supply chains was formed by the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.

Why Taking Over Africa Is a Key Part of Beijing’s Silent War Against America

China’s influence over the lives of Africa’s 1.5 billion people is now so broad it includes food production, resource mining, and military leadership schools.
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Biden Administration Puts Uranium Between ‘Hard Rock’ and No Place on ‘Critical Mineral List’

Carbon-free nuclear power is not supported by the Biden admin supports as the DOI excluded uranium from the U.S. Geological Survey’s “critical minerals list.”
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Chinese Electric Vehicles Could Subdue US Market If EPA Proposal Continues

While China’s EV manufacturers have had a tough time breaking into U.S. market, this could soon change as U.S. EPA push for EVs could end up benefiting Beijing.

Chart of the Day: Why the Dream of a New Green Energy Revolution Will Most Likely Never Happen

Regardless of views on climate science, is the new green energy transition a practical reality when faced with physical abilities to mine the minerals required?
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IN-DEPTH: The Real Reason Behind China’s $10 Billion Offer to Taliban for Lithium

Chinese company offered Taliban $10 billion and proposal to build key infrastructure connecting north-south Afghanistan in exchange for access to lithium reserves.

IN-DEPTH: Biden’s EV Plan Could Be Key to China’s Global Economic Dominance

EPA “strongest-ever” vehicle emissions standards designed to drive mass adoption of electric cars within a decade will increase the U.S.’ dependence on China.
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With Lithium Prices Up Ninefold, Report Underscores US Dependence on Foreign Minerals

Demand from electric vehicle manufacturers, other sectors may exceed proven cobalt, lithium, nickel, chromium, zinc reserves, authors warn The Biden...

Putin Warns Attempts to Prevent Russian Exports of Fertilizers, Oil, Gas Will Have ‘Serious Consequences’

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that any attempts to prevent exports of fertilizers, oil, gas, and metals will have...
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House Republicans: Why Did US Not Review China Acquisition of Canadian Critical Minerals Firm?

A trio of House Republicans is challenging five top Biden administration Cabinet secretaries to explain why a company controlled...