China’s critical minerals dominance leaves UK ‘dangerously exposed’, MPs warn

A parliamentary investigation reveals the UK is dangerously dependent on China for critical raw materials essential for AI, military applications, and renewable energy infrastructure. MPs on the business select committee warn this exposure poses significant risks to future security and net zero targets. They urge the government to implement a centralised policy and establish a critical minerals finance facility to fund mines and accelerate diversification through grants, equity, and debt to reduce this strategic vulnerability.