Apparently the Chinese are getting a little more selective with sharing their minerals. Eleven mines in southern China were taken over by the Chinese Ministry of Land and Resources. This news is of particular interest to the US and western civilizations, because these actions may result in a lower availability of crucial minerals used in our technologies and other products. The timing of these mine takeovers is particularly interesting considering the Chinese President Hu Jintau is currently visiting the US. Hopefully President Obama is a persuasive fellow this week!
This article is titled "Beijing Tightens Its Control of Vital Minerals."
The link: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/21/business/global/21rare.html?_r=1&ref=business
Have a great day, and stay warm in the (bizarrely) frigid weather.
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