US Seeks Rare Mineral, Restarts Talks with Tajikistan
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The United States is restarting diplomatic talks with Tajikistan after a four-year pause. The goal is to reduce China’s control over a highly valuable mineral called antimony. Antimony is critical for making military equipment and electronics. Washington wants to secure new sources of the mineral. The renewed dialogue is a direct effort to loosen Beijing’s grip on this supply.