China dominates the supply chain for critical minerals, refining between 47 per cent and 87 per cent of copper, lithium, cobalt, graphite and rare earths, according to the International Energy ‍Agency.

WASHINGTON, Jan 12 - Finance ministers from the G7 and other major economies met in Washington on Monday to discuss ways to reduce dependence on rare earths from China, including setting a price floor and new partnerships to build up alternative supplies, ministers said. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

G7 Finance Ministers meet to explore strategies for reducing reliance on China's rare earths and enhancing alternative supply chains.

WASHINGTON, Jan 12 - Finance ministers from the G7 and other major economies met in Washington on Monday to discuss ways to reduce dependence on rare earths from China, including setting a price floor and new partnerships to build up alternative supplies, ministers said. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.