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Shifting Strategies in Mineral Supply Chains

This chapter explores the United States' evolving approach to critical mineral supply chains amidst competition with China, contrasting current strategies with previous administrations. It discusses the concept of 'friend-shoring' under the Biden administration and Europe's efforts to diversify away from dependency on China and Russia. The chapter also examines China's rise as a global leader in mineral processing and the strategic investments it has made to secure its resources.

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