Trump hosts Rio Tinto, BHP, and Freeport-McMoRan at a State Department roundtable to accelerate domestic critical mineral supply for US defense

The deals would mark a significant step in the U.S. push to build domestic mineral supply chains.

NASA opposition threatens major U.S. tungsten discovery, as the agency says mining could interfere with satellite communications despite the deposit's strategic importance.

America must control critical mineral refining to break China's supply chain chokehold. Mining alone cannot safeguard US security.

The White House needs critical minerals to replenish weapons stockpiles depleted during the Iran conflict and reduce U.S. dependence on Chinese supply chains.