Event Brief
US Proposes Plan to Counter China's Mineral Dominance
Filed: Feb 04, 2026 at 8:02 PM ET
Summary: The US aims to unite over 50 nations to reduce China's grip on critical minerals.
WHO: US Vice-President J.D. Vance
WHAT: Proposing a framework to challenge China's control over minerals
WHEN: Feb 04, 2026 at 4:23 PM ET
WHERE: Inaugural meeting with over 50 countries and the EU
WHY: To create a more competitive global critical minerals market
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