Korea relied entirely on overseas supplies for lithium, nickel, cobalt and manganese in 2024, Dailian reported Monday. The September 7 report cited the National Assembly Research Service's 2026 audit review of critical mineral supply chains.
Rare earth import dependence was also 100%, while graphite dependence ranged from 96.9% to 100% depending on the mineral type. This year's supply chain reinforcement budget totals ₩1.9319 trillion, up 8.1% from the previous year.
The budget includes ₩3.8 billion for critical mineral recycling. POSCO Future M Co., Ltd. (003670): The company's market capitalisation was ₩16.2 trillion at Monday's close.
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| Symbol | Last Price |
|---|---|
| 003670POSCO Future M Co., Ltd. | ₩182,600 -0.5% |