The U.S. Needs Minerals for Electric Cars. Everyone Else Wants Them Too.
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The U.S. Needs Minerals for Electric Cars. Everyone Else Wants Them Too.

The United States is entering an array of agreements to secure the critical minerals necessary for the energy transition, but it’s not clear which of the arrangements can succeed.
Fight Over Corruption and Congo’s Mining Riches Takes a Turn in Washington
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Fight Over Corruption and Congo’s Mining Riches Takes a Turn in Washington

Dan Gertler, an Israeli billionaire, is pressing President Biden to remove sanctions that were imposed on him for bribe-fueled transactions in the impoverished African country.
New Rules Will Make Many Electric Cars Ineligible for Tax Credits
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New Rules Will Make Many Electric Cars Ineligible for Tax Credits

The Biden administration hopes its guidelines for up to $7,500 in tax credits will encourage automakers to reduce their reliance on China for batteries and raw materials.