UK found to be ‘dangerously’ reliant on China for critical minerals needed for defence and AI
The Guardian1 min read1 reads
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
