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U.S. Buys Guyana Mine to Cut China Ties | Guyana News
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The U.S. is pouring $85.5 million into a bauxite mine in Guyana — part of a $150 million joint venture with private investors — to slash reliance on China for critical refractory-grade bauxite used in jet engines and heat shields. This bold move aims to secure domestic supply chains, build processing plants in Guyana and eventually the U.S., and turn potential vulnerabilities into strategic advantages for American troops. It’s not just about minerals — it’s about reshaping global supply chains and reinforcing Western Hemisphere security. Though the U.S. has been courting Guyana’s mineral sector since 2026, the Guyanese government remains silent on the deal — raising questions about transparency and regional geopolitics.
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