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France convenes G-7 on critical minerals to curb China grip

Filed: May 05, 2026 at 11:04 AM ET
Summary: France convened a G-7 meeting on critical minerals and said it will rebuild the critical materials industry in France.
WHO: Finance Minister Roland Lescure
WHAT: Announced plans to rebuild France’s critical materials industry and convened a G-7 on critical minerals
WHEN: May 05, 2026 at 10:24 AM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: To curb China’s grip on critical minerals.
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