Goverment info28 Jan 2026 10:16
This is one of the last paragraphs in Moody Blue's link.
This tells you all you need to know. The UK cannot afford to be left behind and held to ransom by the US or China going forward.
A proactive approach is needed to ensure the UK retains and future-proofs our supply of critical minerals. Working in close partnership with industry, including producers, traders and users of critical minerals, this new, targeted Critical Minerals Strategy sets a shared long-term ambition for addressing these complex market challenges and supporting the growth-driving sectors.