11/02/2025
Critical Minerals as Power
Global Scramble
The new global scramble isn’t for oil—it’s for minerals. Lithium, cobalt, rare earths… the lifeblood of semiconductors, missiles, and green energy. These aren’t just commodities—they’re strategic weapons.
China’s Grip
China refines over 90% of rare earths. It controls the tap—and the pipeline. From Sudan to the DRC, Beijing tightens its grip through mines, roads, and long-term deals. Export restrictions give China leverage over global tech, defense, and energy.
America’s Counteroffensive
The U.S. is pouring billions into Latin America, Australia, and Africa—trying to break China’s monopoly. Venezuela’s mineral vault is untapped. Greenland holds uranium. Taiwan is both a buffer and a prize.
Scene 4: Shadow of World War III
Minerals are now national security assets—on par with oil, data, and territory. The U.S., China, and Russia are maneuvering to lock down mineral-rich zones. Sudan and Congo—rich in resources, weak in governance—are becoming battlegrounds for extraction and influence.
Ukraine’s Mineral War
Russia didn’t just invade Ukraine for land—it invaded for leverage. 22 of the EU’s 34 critical minerals lie beneath Ukraine’s soil. Control them—and you control Europe’s future.
Gaza’s Gas
Gaza may lack lithium or cobalt—but it sits atop 1 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. Control over Gaza’s maritime zone could reshape regional energy routes. Energy equals power. And in Gaza, power is contested.
This is the new resource war. Whoever controls the minerals controls the narrative. Russia, China, the U.S.—they’re not just fighting for influence. They’re fighting for the future.
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