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A pedestrian reads a sign at a petrol station in Tacloban City, Leyte province, central Philippines on March 30, 2026. Photo by MARLON TANO / AFP
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Congo’s Cobalt Curbs Expose China’s Critical Metals Weak Spot

By Andy Home China's dominance of critical mineral supply chains is not as absolute as it may appear. Cobalt is a case in point. China accounted for ...
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