The funding aims to create jobs and ensure economic stability and additional support for various mining projects across the country. | World News

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.