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UK found to be ‘dangerously’ reliant on China for critical minerals needed for defence and AI

Source: guardianTech November 4, 2026 · 21:00
UK found to be ‘dangerously’ reliant on China for critical minerals needed for defence and AI
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Delivering net zero also at risk, say MPs as they call for centralised policy and funding for mines and diversification The UK is “dangerously” dependent on China for critical raw materials needed for the military, renewable energy infrastructure and AI, a parliamentary investigation has found.MPs on the business select committee called for an urgent centralised policy and the creation of a “critical minerals finance facility” to help fund rare earth and other critical mineral mines, and deploy grants, equity and debt to accelerate a diversification programme. Continue reading...
Capital
Beijing
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Income level
Upper middle income
ISO code
CHN
Data: World Bank

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