WASHINGTON—President Trump is pressing for access to mineral rights across the ... with the extractionary relationships China has established in regions including Africa and Latin America.

He has covered foreign policy and defense matters, especially in relation to U.S.-China ... and critical mineral sovereignty for the USA." "We are uniquely positioned to help Make America Critical ...

Beijing’s ban on exporting six valuable minerals highlights America’s reliance on China for many raw materials that ...

China currently dominates global refining for critical minerals essential to modern economies — including lithium, cobalt, ...

America is now forced to try and source the critical minerals and magnets its needs from other countries such as Canada and Australia. However, many of the minerals and metals are unique to China ...

China has suspended exports of critical ... and some spark plugs. Analysts say America will now be forced to try and source the critical minerals and magnets its needs from other countries such ...

China produces around 60% of the world's critical mineral supply but processes even ... Josh Ballard, CEO of USA Rare Earths, predicted the defense industry would feel the effects first.