Economy
MPs warn Britain’s tech ambitions depend on minerals made in China.
China leads refining for 19 of 20 critical minerals, with about 70% market share.
OriginalSourceThe RegisterUnited KingdomLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished09:30 UTCSourceThe RegisterUnited KingdomLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished09:30 UTC
“Britain's tech ambitions depend on minerals made in China, MPs warn”
“Committee can’t confidently tick off any of government’s ten supply security tests, with alternatives a decade away”
UK reliance on China for critical minerals risks AI and chips
Key points
- MPs warn Britain's critical minerals depends on China for refining and supply.
- Committee sets ten tests to determine whether ministers have a credible plan.
- Diversification could take 10 to 15 years and requires allied cooperation.
- China leads refining for 19 of 20 minerals with about 70% market share.
- Proposal includes a Critical Minerals Finance Facility and domestic mining push.
Other reports
- SourceFinancial TimesUnited KingdomOwner: Nikkei Inc.LeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Financial TimesSourceFinancial TimesUnited KingdomOwner: Nikkei Inc.LeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Financial Times
“China’s critical minerals dominance leaves UK ‘dangerously exposed’, MPs warn”
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
“UK found to be ‘dangerously’ reliant on China for critical minerals needed for defence and AI”
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10 10 MPs warn Britain’s tech ambitions depend on minerals made in China.
China leads refining for 19 of 20 critical minerals, with about 70% market share.