Aim to reverse steady depletion, compete with China. The House Armed Services Committee is putting forth a proposal to increase supply and funding for the U.S. strategic minerals…
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China Will Help Fund Taliban
“Our most important partner,” Taliban spokesman said. As part of China’s New Silk Road initiative, the Taliban-led Afghanistan will receive money and support, the group’s chief spokesman said.…
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Tribes Seek to Halt Lithium Mining on Sacred Grounds
Hope to secure a temporary ban. The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony and Atsa Koodakuh Wyh Nuwu/People of Red Mountain are joining a lawsuit that conservation groups filed against Lithium…
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Administration to Address Supply-Chain Issues
Action follows 100-day review of supply breakdown. President Biden’s administration will outline new measures soon to address widespread supply-chain issues, with a goal of bringing manufacturing back to…
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Agencies are to identify risks to supply chains. President Biden is signing an executive order on Wednesday that directs federal agencies to determine vulnerabilities in U.S. supply chains,…
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Minerals Sustainability Division Launched by Energy Department
Aims to provide secure supply chain of critical minerals. The Department of Energy announced on Friday that the Minerals Sustainability Division has been established. The purpose of the…
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