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…
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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President Trump Makes Trade Deal with China
Based on commitments from the Chinese president, President Trump lowered fentanyl-linked tariffs to 10 percent. President Donald Trump met with Chinese Communist Party (CCP) President Xi Jinping on…
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Treasury Secretary Meets with China’s Vice Premier
The two leaders discussed ways to improve trade and reduce tariffs. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Kuala Lumpur ahead 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…
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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