Sweden declares mining national security interest to counter dependence on China
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Sweden declared mining of critical metals and rare earth minerals a national security interest to reduce dependence on China. The government announced a new mining strategy aimed at securing supply chains vital for technology and defense sectors.
STOCKHOLM, July 23 - Sweden's government declared mining of critical metals and rare earth minerals a national security interest on Thursday, saying a new mining strategy was needed to counter the dependence on China.
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