Event Brief
China Discovers Major Critical Minerals Reserves
Filed: Mar 21, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
Summary: China announces significant finds of critical minerals, enhancing its reserves crucial for hi-tech and defense sectors.
WHO: China
WHAT: Major discoveries of critical minerals including rare earths
WHEN: Mar 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
WHERE: Maoniuping mine, Mianning county
WHY: To bolster reserves of resources essential for hi-tech and defense industries.
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