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More than fifty nations met in Washington to rebuild the global market for critical minerals without relying on China.

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Washington, D.C., United States

Who
more than fifty nations, Jim Rickards
What
More than fifty nations met in Washington to rebuild the global market for critical minerals without relying on China.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:56:06 GMT · 4h 25m ago
Where
Washington, D.C., United States ·
Why
China accounts for roughly 91% of global rare-earth separation and refining, and was the leading refiner for 19 of 20 strategic minerals in a 2025 IEA assessment.
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This international coordination and domestic policy push aims to re-route critical mineral supply chains, potentially shifting significant capital and making new assets valuable, which could impact technology, defense, and energy sectors globally.

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