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First, the claim that Trump is aggressively pursuing rare earth and mineral deals for national security and economic leverage is well-documented. His administration has indeed sought agreements with Ukraine and other nations to secure critical resources. However, the suggestion that the DRC might exchange mineral deals for military training and pressure to oust M23 rebels is speculative at best. While the DRC's mineral wealth is a known geopolitical factor, there’s no concrete evidence tying such a deal to U.S. military involvement or M23 rebel dynamics.

The worry about Canada “missing the boat” is a fair point. Canada does have significant reserves of critical minerals, and leveraging them could strengthen its position in trade negotiations. However, the post assumes that Canada’s leadership is incapable of acting decisively, which might be an oversimplification. Canada has already engaged with the EU through agreements like CETA, and while the EU route might not be as financially advantageous as a U.S. deal, it’s not without merit.

The post’s focus on Sayona Mining and its potential struggles is intriguing but somewhat narrow. While tariffs on spodumene, carbonate, and hydroxide could impact SYA’s operations, the broader lithium market dynamics—like oversupply and fluctuating demand—are also significant factors. Blaming Canada’s lack of a U.S. deal for SYA’s stock price woes might be an oversimplification.

Your post @ezlife raises important issues but could benefit from a more nuanced view of Canada’s options and the broader market forces at play. It’s not all doom and gloom—Canada has leverage, and SYA’s challenges aren’t solely tied to geopolitics. I hope this clarifies matters.