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Critical Minerals Could Become a Geopolitical Weapon

15 Jul 2022 | Abstracted from Protocol

"Renewable energy developers…may have one more woe to add to the list: Critical minerals could become a pawn in geopolitical conflict. US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm  issued warning about the minerals crucial for the clean energy transition at the Sydney Energy Forum…[speaking] directly to major mining companies, including Rio Tinto. Others in attendance included Lynas Rare Earths, Iluka Resources, Syrah Resources and Arafura Resources."

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