Photo Credit: Fair Use [17 U.S.C. § 107] US Secretary of State address Critical Minerals conference.
Can The US Challenge China's Dominance In Critical Minerals?
12 Feb 2026 | Abstracted from Aljazeera
Aljazeera video concludes that China's dominance in critical minerals is deep and long‑standing, controlling most global mining and nearly all processing. The US is trying to respond with alliances, stockpiles, and new technologies, but it cannot catch up through mining alone. Washington can challenge China only over the long term, and shifting supply chains may push environmental and economic burdens onto developing countries.
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