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UK Unveils £50M Strategy to Secure Critical Minerals

11/24/2025

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The United Kingdom launched a Critical Minerals Strategy on November 22, 2025 to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers by 2035.
The strategy aims to source 10% domestically and recycle 20%, with a goal of 50,000 tonnes of lithium.
The plan provides £50 million to boost domestic lithium and copper production and processing.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer (UK) said critical minerals are vital for national security and resilience amid China's dominance.

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The United Kingdom launched a Critical Minerals Strategy on November 22, 2025 to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers by 2035.
The strategy aims to source 10% domestically and recycle 20%, with a goal of 50,000 tonnes of lithium.
The plan provides £50 million to boost domestic lithium and copper production and processing.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer (UK) said critical minerals are vital for national security and resilience amid China's dominance.