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MPs say Britain lacks a credible plan to cut its reliance on Chinese critical minerals

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A House of Commons committee tested the UK government's critical minerals strategy against ten criteria and says it cannot be confident it meets any of them. China is the leading refiner for 19 of 20 strategic minerals, with an average market share of 70 percent. The committee recommends mapping supply chains, pooling purchasing with allies, a dedicated financing facility, and better recycling and stockpiling.

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