LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE

Global Critical Mineral Alliances Expand as Western Nations Move to Counter Chinese Supply Dominance

The United States and allied European nations are rapidly accelerating the formation of critical mineral alliances to secure supply chains essential for advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and national security. The coordinated strategic shift is a direct response to recent export controls on rare earth elements imposed by China, reflecting a broader economic decoupling in the global competition for future technologies.

29 May 2026 · 05:10 UTC