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PoliticsSweden declares mining a national security interest to counter dependence on China

Sweden’s government has classified the mining of critical metals and rare earth minerals as a national security interest. The decision was announced on Thursday. Officials said a new mining strategy was needed to counter the country’s dependence on China. The move places mineral extraction at the center of Sweden’s response to that dependence.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-07-23 17:10Original

Sweden declares mining a national security interest to counter dependence on China
Sweden declares mining a national security interest to counter dependence on ChinaPolitics