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Critical minerals processing gets $500M US boost

2 April 20262 April 2026 Molly Gilmore Critical Minerals, Energy, USA 5 min read

The US is investing $500 million to expand domestic critical minerals processing, aiming to reduce reliance... Read more

MP Materials New US Rare Earth Magnet Manufacturing Campus

MP Materials expands in Texas with $1.25B magnet campus

27 February 2026 Molly Gilmore Minerals, Mining, USA 5 min read

MP Materials is committing $1.25 billion to a new rare earth magnet manufacturing campus in Northlake,... Read more

A construction site for a battery metal project featuring industrial steel scaffolding, electrical control boxes, and heavy infrastructure under bright sunlight.

Listicles Topics Metals

8 critical US battery metal projects to watch in 2026

19 February 202619 February 2026 Erin Flock Battery Metals, Metals, USA 9 min read

In 2026, the global race to secure battery metals has reached a fever pitch, driven by... Read more

Illustration showing lithium copper rare earths nickel graphite and uranium linked to US resource security

Listicles Minerals

6 minerals at the heart of America’s new ‘resource security’ strategy

3 February 20263 February 2026 Molly Gilmore Minerals, Rare Earth, USA 6 min read

Minerals have become a defining issue in United States economic and national security policy. As global... Read more

Large open-pit mine with terraced rock walls and haul trucks operating on winding roads across the excavation site.

AI power surge fuels uranium demand in 2026

7 January 20267 January 2026 Erin Flock Mining, Uranium, USA 6 min read

The global energy landscape is shifting as artificial intelligence accelerates. From language models to real-time analytics... Read more