How does China become a real mineral champion and why does the world depend on it for critical minerals?
China holds vast reserves and has successfully discovered numerous types of minerals, including rare earths, lithium, copper, and silicon. New Delhi: From the smartphone in your hand to the electric cars, and from wind turbines powering cities to fighter jets securing borders, the critical minerals are the invisible backbone of the modern economy. Yet, the supply chains of these indispensable resources are overwhelmingly dominated by one nation: China.ย Over the decades, China has become a real mineral champion, controlling not only the mining but also the crucial refining and processing of rare earths and other critical minerals. How does China…