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This article considers whether Donald Trump’s efforts to agree a deal on critical minerals with the Ukraine could lead to growth in the US green technology sector. The article also reflects on how China has dominated the market when it comes to making use of critical minerals in the development of green technology. Quotes from Bob Ward are included in the article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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