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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, the United States, 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 20m 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 coordinated effort by numerous governments aims to diversify the global critical minerals supply chain away from China, potentially shifting capital and reshaping which assets in the technology, defense, and energy sectors are considered valuable for ordinary investors.

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