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Pakistan Ships Rare Earth Minerals to US in $500M Deal

10/6/2025

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Pakistan ships first batch of rare earth minerals to the United States under a $500 million deal with US Strategic Metals (USSM).
The shipment includes antimony, copper concentrate, and rare earth elements, prepared with Frontier Works Organisation (FWO).
PTI accuses secret deals and disputes Pasni Port; officials say the partnership could integrate Pakistan into the global critical minerals supply chain.

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Pakistan ships first batch of rare earth minerals to the United States under a $500 million deal with US Strategic Metals (USSM).
The shipment includes antimony, copper concentrate, and rare earth elements, prepared with Frontier Works Organisation (FWO).
PTI accuses secret deals and disputes Pasni Port; officials say the partnership could integrate Pakistan into the global critical minerals supply chain.