Monday, February 9, 2026 at 1:14 PM
The article discusses the challenges faced by Pakistan's economic strategy, particularly in light of recent insurgent attacks in Balochistan, which threaten the stability needed for foreign investment, including a significant U.S. investment plan.
The plan for the newly created U.S. Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve borrows from Beijing’s longstanding playbook.
The Australian metals producer anticipates solid demand for the miner’s zinc from North American smelters grappling with shortages of raw material.
The president’s move comes after Beijing used its dominance over the minerals supply chain to squeeze U.S. industries.
The pacts seek to establish a “preferential trade zone” that would counter China’s dominance in the sector.
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