EnergyReader · 2026-06-21 07:10

G7 Launches Critical-Minerals Alliance to Break China's Refining Grip

By EnergyReader Newsroom · June 21, 2026

The leaders of the G7 created a strategic alliance on critical minerals at their summit in Evian, France, a coordinated effort to loosen China's hold over the metals and rare earths feeding defense, automotive and clean-energy supply chains, oilprice.com reported on Saturday (2026-06-20).

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