Jared Novelly’s remarks come amid Washington’s push to reduce its reliance on China-dominated supply chains and tap into alternative sources
Newly appointed US ambassador to New Zealand and several Pacific island nations Jared Novelly has made securing access to the Cook Islands’ critical minerals one of his top priorities.
Located in the South Pacific Ocean, the self-governing territory, which is in free association with New Zealand, boasts one of the largest known cobalt deposits in the world. The mineral, which plays a crucial role in the production of electric vehicle batteries as well as military aircraft components, is found in the form…
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