The Race for Critical Minerals: How China Became a Global Superpower | Dr. Aluya EPISODE 2 скачать в хорошем качестве

The Race for Critical Minerals: How China Became a Global Superpower | Dr. Aluya EPISODE 2

How did China become a global superpower? The answer lies in the race for critical minerals. In this exclusive interview, Dr. Aluya explains how China secured a monopoly on the global supply chain for rare earth elements, lithium, and cobalt, positioning itself as the dominant force in the green energy transition. While the West focused on oil, Beijing spent decades securing the critical mineral refining capacity needed for EVs, semiconductors, and defense technology. Dr. Aluya breaks down the geopolitics of 2026, the US-China resource war, and what the energy transition means for global security. In this video, you will learn: China’s Critical Mineral Strategy: How they gained a 20-year head start in resource acquisition. The Refining Monopoly: Why China still controls over 90% of global rare earth refining. The 2026 Landscape: New data on Gallium, Germanium, and Graphite export controls. Global Impact: How the "scramble for Africa" is fueling China's superpower status. Supply Chain De-risking: Can the US and EU realistically build an independent mineral supply chain? 📊 Key Statistics & Global Data: 90%: China’s current share of rare earth element (REE) processing. $57 Billion: Total Chinese investment in foreign mining and mineral processing since 2005. 19 of 20: The number of strategic minerals where China is the world's primary refiner. 70%: Percentage of the world’s EV battery manufacturing controlled by Chinese firms. Video Chapters (Key Moments for SEO): 0:00 – The Race for Critical Minerals Explained 2:45 – How China became a global superpower through resources 6:30 – Dr. Aluya on the importance of Rare Earth Elements (REE) 11:15 – The "Chokehold": China’s refining dominance statistics 17:40 – US vs China: The battle for Lithium and Cobalt 24:55 – Why mining isn't enough: The processing gap 31:10 – Geopolitics 2026: The future of the global supply chain 38:45 – Final Verdict: Is it too late for the West? Subscribe for more deep dives into global economics and geopolitics. #CriticalMinerals #ChinaSuperpower #SupplyChain #RareEarths #DrAluya #Geopolitics #EnergyTransition #ResourceWar #MiningNews #2026Economy it too late for the West?