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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Interior Department Seeks to Recover Critical Minerals from Mine Waste
The agency states, “Mine waste holds untapped supplies of minerals essential for U.S. technology and national security.” The Department of the Interior has launched an effort to recover…
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Pentagon Invests in U.S. Rare Earth Miner to Reduce Dependence on China
DoD becomes top shareholder in MP Materials as part of $400 million initiative to strengthen critical mineral security. The U.S. Department of Defense has invested $400 million into…
Read MoreCommerce Secretary Announces Rare Earths Trade Deal
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced that the U.S. and China have formally signed a trade agreement resulting from recent talks in Geneva. The deal includes a commitment from…
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U.S. Announces Preliminary Trade Deal with China
Negotiators finalize terms but need approval from President Trump and President Xi. Negotiators from the United States and China announced Wednesday that they have finalized a framework for…
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Interior Explores Seafloor Minerals to Boost U.S. Resource Security
The new USGS fact sheet identifies underwater regions rich in critical minerals needed for economic and defense sectors. The Department of the Interior released a fact sheet through…
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President Announces Ukraine Rare Earth Minerals Agreement
The Ukrainian economic minister also indicated progress and intention to sign the mineral deal. President Trump’s administration recently reduced its estimate of U.S. aid for Ukraine from $300…
Read MoreChina Pauses All Exports of Rare Earth Minerals
President Trump continues to look into alternate sources, including domestic production of minerals. China recently halted its exports of rare earth minerals after the tariff escalation with President…
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Secretary Rubio to Meet With Danish Minister On NATO Sidelines
The meeting with be the first direct communication with Denmark in President Trump’s second term. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke…
Read MoreTreasury Secretary Announces U.S.-Ukraine Mineral Proposal In the Works
A new proposal seeks repayment guarantees to the United States for wartime aid to Ukraine. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the new deal could be signed as…
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