Powering Utah, with China’s Help
Even the new poster-child for domestic energy innovation relies on critical inputs from China.
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Iron Promise
Iron ore is an unassuming rock, but it's processed into steel, the scaffolding of the modern world. China has long been reliant on Australia for this critical natural resource — a reliance that has never been comfortable, but was made even worse by the recent deterioration...
The Semiconductor Effect
Chinese acquisition of even a small British chip-maker now warrants international pressure.
Friedland’s Revenge
Robert Friedland says the renewable energy transition won’t be achieved without people like him digging up the critical metals needed “to electrify the world economy.” He might be right, but his decision to team up with some of China's biggest players to dig up copper...
China’s Gas Game
Russia wants a bigger slice of the Chinese gas market, but Beijing’s desire for supplier diversity stands in the way.