US seeks African partnerships for critical minerals to counter China

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The US is proposing a trade bloc for critical minerals to stabilize prices and supply chains, countering China's dominance. This initiative involves over 40 countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Guinea-Conakry, and Morocco, which seek industrialization and technological transfer in exchange for their mineral resources. Critical minerals are vital for new technologies and the green transition, with demand projected to significantly increase.


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