- The U.S. is pushing for domestic critical mineral supply chain security amid intensifying trade tensions with China.
- Concerns over China's rare earth export controls led to discussions of a strategic partnership between the US and China on critical minerals.
- The U.S. government invested in MP Materials, which operates in the geopolitically stable United States, to secure rare-earth metal supply.
- The DoD invested $400 million in MP Materials, coinciding with the Trump administration's push for domestic rare earth mining.
The U.S. Department of Defense announced a $450M investment to strengthen domestic tungsten production capacity.
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The U.S. Department of Defense announced a $450M investment to strengthen domestic tungsten production capacity.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Elmet Group Co.'s facility contributes to the U.S. defense industrial base, bolstering domestic tungsten supply chain.Sub-event
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ELMET
company in the Czech Republic