UK moves to bolster critical minerals supply chain with Saudi Arabia partnership

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A lithium mine processing plant | Credit: iStock
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A lithium mine processing plant | Credit: iStock

Government stresses need to diversify and deepen resilience of supply chains for lithium, graphite and other valuable clean technology minerals

The UK government has agreed to build closer trading ties with Saudi Arabia for critical minerals, in a move aimed at diversifying Britain's supply of lithium, graphite and other crucial commodities for...

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