Breaking Dependency on China, Russia Requires Political Sacrifice: Mining CEO

Breaking Dependency on China, Russia Requires Political Sacrifice: Mining CEO
The Hull-Rust Mahoning iron mine in Hibbing, Minn., on Oct. 14, 2016. Stephen Maturen/AFP via Getty Images
Petr Svab
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America is currently in no position to shake dependency on China and Russia for key minerals needed to manufacture much of the technology powering modern civilization, the chief executive of a global mining company said. The push to rapidly reduce carbon emissions further complicates the situation as it requires even more of those minerals, he told The Epoch Times.

Lewis Black, chief executive of Almonty Industries. (Almonty Industries)
Lewis Black, chief executive of Almonty Industries. Almonty Industries
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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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