Minerali critici
Argentina firma accordo strategico con gli USA sui minerali critici
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Argentina e Stati Uniti hanno firmato un accordo a Washington D.C. per potenziare fornitura e lavorazione di minerali critici, vitali per le nuove tecnologie. Il ministro degli Esteri Pablo Quirno e l'omologo Marco Rubio hanno partecipato alla firma alla Riunione Ministeriale sui Minerali Critici il 4 febbraio 2026.
On January 28, 2026, China's Zijin Mining announced a US$4 billion takeover of Allied Gold's three African mines. On February 3, Swiss mining giant Glencore entered talks to sell a 40 per cent stake in its Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) copper and cobalt operations to the US-backed Orion Critical Mineral Consortium. These developments underscore the escalating competition between China and the United States over critical minerals.
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The United States announced on Wednesday that it will work with Japan and European countries to develop an action plan for securing critical minerals supplies, amid concerns over potential Chinese export restrictions on rare earths. The initiative seeks to establish a trade bloc with allies to stabilize procurement. The U.S. Trade Representative's office indicated exploration of a plurilateral trade initiative with like-minded partners.