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Britain on the offensive in race with China for crucial rare-earth minerals – The Times
The UK is in a global race to secure the rare-earth elements that are crucial for fighter jets, wind turbines and electric cars amid fears that China could weaponise…
The UK is in a global race to secure the rare-earth elements that are crucial for fighter jets, wind turbines and electric cars amid fears that China could weaponise its monopoly of them.
Security agencies are concerned that there will be increased competition for scarce natural resources and that Beijings control of supplies could be used as leverage in any disputes.
China dominates the worlds production of rare-earth elements, described as industrial gold because they are vital to the defence…
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