UK found to be ‘dangerously’ reliant on China for critical minerals needed for defence and AI
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Delivering net zero also at risk, say MPs as they call for centralised policy and funding for mines and diversification
China has a stranglehold on the world’s supply of rare earths and other critical minerals, as well as their refined byproducts that are used in everything from military jets to washing machines. Photograph: Dado Ruvić/ReutersChina has a stranglehold on the world’s supply of rare earths and other critical minerals, as well as their refined byproducts that are used in everything from military jets to washing machines. Photograph: Dado Ruvić/ReutersUK found to be ‘dangerously’ reliant on China for critical minerals needed for defence and AI