But a risky mining project is fraught with risks
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The high gold price is luring prospectors to the mountains
A gold rush is combined with a power grab
The ancient asset is attracting new investors
With a more focused approach, it could break China’s chokehold
As bullish stories get tested, investors should worry
Desperate to break China’s grip on critical minerals, the Trump administration is splashing cash around the world
