China expands overseas mining stakes to secure critical minerals
China’s $8.8 Billion Mining Spree Marks Highest Spending Since 2018 Chinese mineral acquisitions abroad reached $8.8 billion in the first three quarters of 2026, already the highest annual total since at least 2018, CNBC reported, citing a Rhodium Group analysis released Wednesday. The surge signals Beijing’s accelerating effort to lock down overseas supplies of metals … Read more