US backs $150 million rare earths project to counter China

WIRE — The State Department says Madagascar fits Washingtons strategy to expand US-aligned investment in critical mineralsThe US is backing a $150 million rare earths project in Madagascar as part of a wider strategy to expand Washington's role in Africa's critical-minerals sector and reduce reliance on China-dominated supply chains, Reuters has reported, citing a State Department spokesperson.T

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