Beijing Orders Expansion of Overseas Critical Mineral Reserve Reporting Amid U.S.-China Tensions

Graphite is now the third critical resource used to manufacture electric vehicle batteries that China will restrict exports to certain countries.

China is intensifying its efforts to secure critical mineral resources, fueling its competition with Washington in the global quest for essential materials.

On Monday, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce rolled out new rules requiring Chinese mining companies operating overseas to report reserves of 41 key minerals, up from 32.

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