韩国锌公司在政府的支持下 建造美国冶炼厂 来减少中国对关键矿物的依赖 Korea Zinc to build U.S. smelter with government backing to cut China reliance on key minerals.

韩国锌业董事会将讨论一项价值68亿美元的计划，与美国政府及美国企业合资建设一座美国冶炼厂，旨在减少对中国在锑和锗等关键矿产上的依赖。 Korea Zinc’s board is set to discuss a $6.8 billion plan to build a U.S. smelter in a joint venture with the U.S. government and American companies, aiming to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals like antimony and germanium. 该项目可能涉及美国政府10%至20%的股份和大量债务融资,随后中国于2024年禁止出口关键材料。 The project, which could involve a 10% to 20% U.S. government stake and significant debt financing, follows a 2024 Chinese export ban on key materials. 该提案引起了主要股东的批评,他们质疑该提案的战略和治理影响。 The proposal has drawn criticism from major shareholders who question its strategic and governance implications. 该冶炼厂将支持美国努力保障半导体、防御和清洁能源技术的供应链。 The smelter would support U.S. efforts to secure supply chains for semiconductors, defense, and clean energy technologies.