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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U.S. Expresses Concern over Ecuador-China Gold Mine Agreement
China to develop the largest gold and copper mining operation in Ecuador. American officials have expressed concerns after Ecuador signed an agreement with CMOC, a Chinese mining group.…
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State Department Launches Pax Silica Fund
The proposed semiconductor supply chain investment fund would use foreign assistance to support critical minerals, infrastructure, and manufacturing. The U.S. Department of State recently announced plans to work…
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Genesis Mission Invests in Science and Technology Solutions
DOE to invest millions into AI technology to address “national challenges.” The Department of Energy (DOE) has made a $293 million Request for Application (RFA) to further the…
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Forest Service Finalizes Arizona Land Exchange for Resolution Copper Project
The decision follows a court ruling and congressional mandate, allowing transfer for a proposed underground mine near Superior. The U.S. Forest Service finalized the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange…
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NOAA Streamlines Permitting Process for Deep-Sea Mining Applications
The rule change intends to accelerate access to critical minerals while drawing scrutiny. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently finalized a rule allowing companies to apply…
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Administration to Launch Critical Mineral Stockpile
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…
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