China’s critical minerals dominance leaves UK ‘dangerously exposed’, MPs warn

MPs in the UK are sounding the alarm about Britain's over-reliance on China for critical minerals, warning that this leaves the nation dangerously exposed to geopolitical risks. Committee chair Liam Byrne emphasized that the failure to diversify these essential supply chains poses significant threats to the country’s future security. This situation highlights the urgent need for the UK to develop alternative sources and bolster its own mining and processing capabilities to safeguard against potential supply disruptions.