We also just signed a rare-earth mineral deal with China.
True, at what price? All the so called recent “finds” are pipe dreams. It takes at least five years ( most likely ten years ) to turn deposits into producing mines.
Ukraine’s lithium mine that Vlad acquired is a producing operation. $$$. If, as he
does with his huge energy market, discounts it China and Russia will hold the lion’s share.
I am sure he will discount it, not so sure about China. Checkmate.