# Critical Minerals
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Arctic Gambit: Tokyo Pivots to Greenland as China’s Rare Earth Grip Tightens
Japan is sending a delegation of experts to Greenland to explore rare earth mining opportunities as a direct response to China's tightening export controls. This move signifies Tokyo's strategic shift toward diversifying its critical mineral supply chain and reducing its long-standing dependency on Chinese processing and production.
Zimbabwe’s Lithium Gamble: Harare Emulates Indonesia to Reclaim Control of the Battery Supply Chain
Zimbabwe has classified lithium and 13 other minerals as 'critical,' introducing mandatory state equity and export restrictions. Inspired by Indonesia's industrial strategy, the move aims to force foreign mining companies, largely from China, to localize processing and share profits with the state.
Brazil’s Mineral Gambit: Trading Rare Earths for High-Tech Sovereignty
Brazil has enacted new mineral regulations requiring local processing and technology transfers for critical minerals, aiming to transform from an ore exporter into an industrial power. This move challenges US efforts to diversify supply chains away from China by raising the cost of access to Brazil's massive rare earth and lithium reserves.
The Rare Earth Zero-Hour: Global Industry Races Against China’s Tightening Grip
As China enforces unprecedented export controls on rare earth elements and processing technologies, global industries—particularly automotive—face a critical shortage. Despite efforts by the U.S. and Japan to build alternative supply chains, China's dominance in the refining and magnet sectors creates a 'chokepoint' that could take over a decade to bypass.