US’ $3b mineral drive spotlights Korea’s China-free supply chains

Washington’s new $3 billion critical minerals initiative has put South Korean processors and miners in the spotlight as the US pushes to dismantle China’s dominance over strategic supply chains. While Korea Zinc and Posco Holdings are not the direct recipients of the investment package, they are uniquely positioned to capitalize on the shift, solidifying long-term supply partnerships with US defense and technology leaders. The US unveiled a $3 billion critical minerals package during a roundtabl