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

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Who
Jim Rickards, former Treasury and Pentagon advisor, 54 nations, United States
What
More than fifty nations met in Washington with one goal: to rebuild the global market for critical minerals without relying on China.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:56:06 GMT · 2h 45m ago
Where
Washington, D.C. ·
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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The coordinated effort by 54 nations in Washington aims to reduce global reliance on China for critical minerals, which could lead to new supply chains and influence the value of assets tied to these minerals in the technology, defense, and energy sectors.

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