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Washington advances Cook Islands mineral plans
The United States has confirmed that securing vital minerals in the seabed around the Cook Islands is a strategic priority, aiming to reduce dependence on China and support defense industries and clean energy. The waters of the Cook Islands contain deposits of polymetallic nodules essential for battery manufacturing and modern technologies. The two sides signed a cooperative framework last February regarding research into these minerals, with American companies expressing interest in investing in their extraction. The U.S. ambassador warned about China's expanding influence in the region, considering that some agreements may be accompanied by hidden conditions, as Washington seeks to bolster the security and economies of Pacific island nations.
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