US backs $7.4bn critical minerals smelter to counter China

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Korea Zinc to build processing plant in Tennessee with government investment.

WHO: Korea Zinc

WHAT: Building a processing plant

WHEN: Dec 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET

WHERE: Tennessee, USA

WHY: To counter China's dominance in critical minerals

Sources (1): Financial Times

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