The US government is placing a high priority on securing antimony, a mineral deemed essential for national security. This move comes as worries about reliance on China for critical minerals intensify.
China's significant control over the rare earth market has raised alarms within the US, prompting a reevaluation of supply chain dependencies.
In response to these concerns, efforts are underway to diversify sources of antimony and other critical minerals, aiming to reduce vulnerability in the face of geopolitical tensions.