US and other governments seek to reduce reliance on Chinese imports as export restrictions expose fragile 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.

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

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.

The event comes as the White House looks to reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains while replenishing weapons stockpiles.

The grants include $100 million to help expand the domestic critical mineral workforce and $80 million for three universities.