Trump administration seeks Beijing-free supply chains for key defence materials as Iran war strains US weapons stockpiles.

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

Executives from the ASX mining giants will attend high-level talks with the Trump administration to help break Beijing’s stranglehold in critical minerals.

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