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China Bans Critical Minerals Export: Why The West’s Militaries Now In Danger | Scott Eldridge
Dec 9, 2024
Scott Eldridge, CEO of Military Metals Corp, brings his mining and finance expertise to discuss China's ban on critical minerals, specifically antimony. He highlights the urgency for Western nations to find alternative sources as defense demands surge. Eldridge dives into the multifaceted uses of antimony in defense and renewable energy and discusses the economic potential of antimony mining projects in Slovakia and Canada. The conversation stresses the importance of securing a dependable supply chain amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
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- China's export ban on critical minerals like antimony highlights the West's vulnerability and dependence on these resources for defense technologies.
- Growing global demand for antimony in various sectors, including renewable energy and defense, drives the urgent need for alternative local mining sources.
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China's Export Ban on Critical Minerals
China has recently imposed an export ban on critical minerals, including antimony, which is essential for both industrial and military applications. This ban escalates ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China, highlighting the West's heavy reliance on China for antimony and other critical metals. The strategic significance of antimony lies in its applications in defense technologies, rendering the U.S. and Europe vulnerable if access to these resources is restricted. The control over 80% of antimony reserves by nations like China, Russia, and Tajikistan further complicates the situation, indicating that the West is unprepared for such geopolitical maneuvering.
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