Secretary Wright explained, “Helium is essential to producing the semiconductors and advanced technologies that power our economy.“ The U.S. Department of Energy announced the designation of helium as…
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Paraguay Joins State Department’s Pax Silica Declaration
That nation becomes the 26th signatory of the U.S. effort to advance economic, technological, and supply chain security. The United States welcomed Paraguay as the 26th signatory to…
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U.S.-Japan Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) Dialogue Held in Tokyo
The discussions included foreign assistance and strategic infrastructure for energy and maritime security. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker and Japanese Senior Deputy Minister for…
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Energy Secretary Announces Investments in Critical Mineral Mining Technology
The energy secretary stated, “Investing in moving cutting-edge mining technologies out of the lab and into the field will help unleash America’s vast mineral resources.” Department of Energy’s…
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Administration Launches SBIC-E Initiative
SBA and DOE partner to advance small business innovation. The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) launched the Small Business Investment Company-Energy (SBIC-E) Initiative last month. This new program…
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Energy Department Invests in Critical Mineral and Battery Supply Chains
Secretary Wright said, “For too long, America has depended on foreign actors for critical materials essential to modern life that underpin our economy, energy security, and national security.”…
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Pentagon Invests in Domestic Expansion of Critical Mineral Refining
$25 million is being invested in ReElement Technologies Corp. to improve its mining capabilities for certain critical elements used in U.S. defense systems. The Defense Department’s Economic Defense…
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Forest Service Issues Decision on Critical Mineral Project
The project will create an estimated 900 jobs in Arizona to support the development of zinc and manganese mining operations. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service…
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The State Department spokesperson said, “Ensuring the region’s mineral wealth drives growth rather than violence will unlock greater opportunity for legitimate companies to invest in the region.” The…
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State Department Announces Indo-Pacific Advancements with Quad Partners
Secretary Rubio met with foreign ministers from Japan, Australia, and India last month. Secretary of State Rubio met with the foreign ministers of Japan, India, and Australia in…
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