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Quad nations push critical minerals strategy despite US-India tensions · 1 source tracked

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The Quad alliance, comprising the US, India, Japan, and Australia, faces challenges in diversifying critical mineral supply chains due to existing rifts between the US and India. Despite these tensions, shared concerns over China's dominance in mineral supply chains may compel the member nations to maintain progress on their collaborative plans. Analysts suggest that while the pace might be affected, the strategic importance of reducing dependence on China will likely keep the initiative moving forward. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Nayan Seth ·

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