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  "path": "/2026/04/06/how-china-dominates-the-worlds-critical-minerals-production/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-07T05:00:00.000Z",
  "site": "https://wattsupwiththat.com",
  "tags": [
    "Mining",
    "China",
    "Critical Minerals"
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  "textContent": "For the West, securing critical mineral supply without reliance on China requires more than just sourcing mines in friendly countries. It requires alternative processing capacity, substantial long-term supply agreements, and coordination between policymakers and private traders who still move much of the world’s ore.",
  "title": "How China Dominates the World’s Critical Minerals Production"
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