Critical Mineral Arms Race: 2026 Alliances Reshape Supply Chains
China controls 90% of rare earth processing. In 2026, the US launched FORGE and Project Vault ($10B reserve) while the EU selected 60 Strategic Projects. Can these alliances...
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China controls 90% of rare earth processing. In 2026, the US launched FORGE and Project Vault ($10B reserve) while the EU selected 60 Strategic Projects. Can these alliances...
The WEF 2026 Global Risks Report ranks geoeconomic confrontation as the top threat, driven by the critical minerals arms race. China dominates lithium, cobalt, and rare earths,...
China's 2026 export controls on rare earths expose Western vulnerability. The U.S. responds with $30B financing, FORGE, and Project Vault. Can diversification reduce dependency...
China's 2025-2026 export controls on rare earths triggered sixfold price spikes for dysprosium and terbium, with licensing approval rates for European firms below 25%. The U.S....
In 2026, the US, EU, Australia, and South Korea race to build critical minerals stockpiles as China controls 60%+ of refining. Project Vault ($12B), FORGE alliance, and...
In February 2026, the U.S. hosted 54 nations for the Critical Minerals Ministerial, launching FORGE and mobilizing $30 billion to challenge China's 60-80% control of critical...