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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of War is directing at least $885.6 million into rare-earth, alumina and critical-mineral projects, using equity investments, purchase commitments and industrial-base funding to reduce …
War Department Deploys $886 Million Into Critical Materials Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy has selected seven projects for $500 million in funding to expand domestic critical-mineral processing, battery manufacturing and recycling, targeting supply chain vulnerabilities …
Energy Department Commits $500 Million to U.S. Battery Supply Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration launched a $20 million prize competition for small manufacturers that can rapidly expand domestic production in critical supply-chain sectors, offering non-dilutive capital …
SBA Offers $20 Million to Scale Critical U.S. Suppliers Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy is preparing to commit up to $100 million to expand the nation’s critical minerals workforce, targeting labor shortages that the agency says …
DOE Targets Critical Minerals Labor Gap With $100 Million Plan Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump on Friday outlined more than $2 billion in federal investments in mining and critical-material projects, including a $25 million Pennsylvania project, as his administration …
Trump Administration Directs $2 Billion Into Critical Minerals Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Forest Service approved the environmental review for South32 Hermosa Inc.’s proposed $3.3 billion zinc and manganese mining project in southern Arizona, advancing a development expected …
USDA Clears $3.3 Billion Arizona Critical Minerals Project Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of War will invest $27 million to expand domestic production of antimony, a critical mineral used in munitions, batteries, and flame retardants, in an …
Pentagon Invests $27M to Boost U.S. Antimony Supply Chain Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a burst of late-year activity that spans minerals, missiles, paychecks, and public safety, the Department of War has quietly rolled out a sweeping set of actions …
Billions, Missiles, and Minerals: Inside the War Department’s Sudden Power Surge Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a sweeping series of announcements that could redefine U.S. military power for decades, the Department of War this past week revealed a bold suite of initiatives …
America’s New War Tech Gamble: Inside the Massive Push to Dominate Future Battlefields Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior has unveiled the final 2025 List of Critical Minerals, a sweeping federal blueprint identifying 60 minerals deemed essential to America’s economy and …
U.S. Declares 60 Minerals Critical to National Security in Sweeping 2025 List Read More