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A copper mining operation in the Arizona desert with machinery and earthworks under a clear sky

Trump’s 50% copper tariff ignites race to build new copper mines in US

17 July 202517 July 2025 Molly Gilmore copper mining, Tariffs, USA 4 min read

The United States imposed a 50 percent tariff on all imported copper, citing national security. President... Read more

A conceptual map of the Pacific Ocean showing the Clarion-Clipperton Zone where Lockheed Martin holds seabed mining licenses

Lockheed eyes deep-sea mining amid US mineral security push

17 July 202517 July 2025 Molly Gilmore Deep Sea Mining, Minerals, USA 6 min read

Lockheed Martin is reactivating interest in two deep-sea mining licenses it acquired more than four decades... Read more

Open-pit copper mine under a blue sky with terraced rock layers, showcasing large-scale mineral extraction in a desert environment.

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7 U.S. states leading the way in mineral resources

17 July 202517 July 2025 Molly Gilmore Minerals, Mining, USA 4 min read

Minerals are the foundation of modern civilization, playing a critical role in everything from smartphones and... Read more

Person holding uranium ore at mining site

Why Uranium Mining is Having a Resurgence in the United States

24 June 202524 June 2025 Sarah Rudge Mining, Uranium, USA 4 min read

Uranium is once again central to global energy strategy, driven by climate urgency, rising power demand,... Read more

US and Chinese flags overlaying critical minerals to support rare earth magnets race article

The US is Racing to Build a Rare Earth Magnet Supply Chain

24 June 202524 June 2025 Sarah Rudge Minerals, Supply Chain, USA 4 min read

Last month, China cut exports of rare earth magnets by 74 percent compared to the prior... Read more