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Nicole Adshead-Bell, Director of Cupel Advisory, says the U.S. is right to focus on mineral processing as China dominates critical mineral supply chains, but warns that permitting, infrastructure and fragmented policy remain major obstacles. Speaking with Kitco Mining’s Digging Deep on July 2, 2026, Adshead-Bell said supply security requires more than mines. “It’s not just the mines that we need, it’s the downstream processing,” she said. Adshead-Bell also cautioned investors as tungsten becomes the latest strategic metals story. “Watch out for the ambulance chasers,” she said, arguing that real projects need strong geology, credible recoveries, saleable concentrates, infrastructure and the right people. The discussion also covered illegal gold mining in Latin America, the potential restart of Cobre Panama, new silver listings on U.S. markets, AbraSilver’s Diablillos project in Argentina and renewed exploration momentum in Nevada.