The US government is investing three billion dollars into critical minerals and battery projects. This initiative aims to increase domestic production and bolster national security efforts. The administration is also launching significant investments in mining schools across the nation. These efforts seek to reclaim America's position as a global minerals superpower. The program addresses concerns over weapons stockpiles and supply chain dependencies.

President Trump is planning to announce over $180 million in grants to boost educational programs for the mining industry, CBS News has learned, part of a bid to increase critical…

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

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.