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CATL’s Mining Push Escalates China’s Critical Minerals Offensive

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April 17, 2026 | Policy Brief CATL’s Mining Push Escalates China’s Critical Minerals Offensive April 17, 2026 | Policy Brief CATL’s Mining Push Escalates China’s Critical Minerals Offensive China’s battery giant is going vertical. CATL, the world’s largest battery manufacturer, announced a $4.4 billion investment to launch a dedicated mining subsidiary focused on securing critical mineral supplies...