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flag A South Korean court approved Korea Zinc’s $1.9B share sale to fund a U.S. critical minerals smelter backed by American funds.

flag A South Korean court has approved Korea Zinc’s plan to issue $1.9 billion in new shares to fund a $7.4 billion U.S. critical minerals smelter in Tennessee, backed by U.S. government funding to reduce reliance on China for materials used in chips, electronics, and defense. flag The decision, which clears a major legal hurdle, allows a U.S.-controlled joint venture to acquire a 10% stake in the company. flag Korea Zinc shares rose up to 5%, while YoungPoong’s shares fell nearly 10%. flag Though MBK Partners and YoungPoong opposed the deal over shareholder dilution and fairness, they said they support the project for mutual economic benefit. flag The move may strengthen Chairman Yun B. Choi’s position amid an ongoing corporate power struggle.

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