China Bolsters Export Controls on Critical Minerals

China is bolstering export controls on the entire supply chain of critical minerals as it seeks to keep its dominant position in the sector. China’s relevant authorities will track the exports of critical minerals and will strictly prevent illegal exports, the Chinese Commerce Ministry said on Monday. “Since the export control of strategic minerals has much to do with national security, strengthening the control of the whole export chain is the key,” the ministry’s statement read, as carried by Reuters. Last week, the commerce…