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…
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China 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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White House Puts Hold On All Aid to Ukraine
He says the mineral deal is still on the table. The White House announced that all foreign aid to Ukraine has been paused until Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky…
Read More$44 Million Allocated to EV Battery Recycling Projects
The funding will support research and development into ways to extract and repurpose critical minerals. The Department of Energy (DOE) distributed $44 million to eight research and development…
Read MoreEnergy Department Allocates Funding for Rare Earth Extraction
Three facilities will be constructed to extract minerals from coal and coal waste. The Department of Energy (DOE) distributed $17 million to three projects set to construct facilities…
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U.S. Security Official Meets with Argentinian Leaders
He discusses potential U.S. investment in the lithium-rich and inflation-ridden economy. Deputy National Security Advisor Mike Pyle of the National Security Council, met with Argentinian officials on Wednesday…
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Treasury Secretary Tours North Carolina Lithium Facility
Highlights clean energy investments made by the Biden administration Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen visited a lithium processing facility in North Carolina on Thursday, highlighting steps President…
Read More$32 Million Allocated for Rare Earth Production Research
The U.S. currently imports 80% of its rare earth elements. The U.S. Department of Energy has allocated $32 million toward scientific studies into ways to produce rare earth…
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DOE Requests Input on Clean Energy Research Funds
$675 million was allocated through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Department of Energy published a Request for Information last week, asking for public input on the $675 million allocated…
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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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