Project Vault will focus on reducing reliance on hostile foreign nations for rare earths. President Donald Trump’s administration is preparing to launch Project Vault, a critical minerals stockpile…
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President Trump Extends National Energy Emergency Declaration
He stated, “The circumstances related to this emergency continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States.”…
Read MoreEnergy Department Announces Funding for U.S. Critical Mineral Production
The funding supports pilot projects and new technology testing sites to strengthen U.S. mineral supply chains. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $355 million in new funding…
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Interior Department Adds Fertilizer Minerals to Critical List
Secretary Burgum makes additions that legislators hope will ease farmers’ struggles. The Interior Department has released the finalized list of critical minerals for 2025, including the additions of…
Read MoreU.S. and Australia Sign $8.5 Billion Critical Mineral Deal
The framework provides an alternate source to the restricted rare earth exports by China. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a deal that involves $8.5…
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President Trump to Meet with President XI During APEC Summit
Treasury secretary addresses U.S.-China trade tensions over rare earth exports and tariff threats. Last week, President Trump stated he may impose an additional 100 percent tariff on Chinese…
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U.S. Geological Survey Adds Copper, Potash and Silicon to Critical Minerals Report
The updates are the most significant since the list was first mandated in 2018. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released the draft of its critical minerals report. The…
Read MoreInterior Department Releases New Report of Critical Mineral Supply Chain Predictions
The agency outlined 54 minerals and their potential impact on the U.S. economy. The Department of the Interior (DOI) released the draft of its 2025 report on critical…
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DOE to Offer Nearly $1 Billion for U.S. Critical Mineral and Supply Chain Projects
Funding opportunities will support mining, processing, recycling, and manufacturing technologies to reduce reliance on foreign sources. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced nearly $1 billion in…
Read MoreEnergy Department Offers $1 Billion to Support U.S. Critical Mineral Mining
The notice of funding is in keeping with President Trump’s executive orders on energy development. The Department of Energy (DOE) issued a notice of funding opportunities worth a…
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