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Gallium, rare earths in focus as US scrambles to break China’s grip
As Washington accelerates efforts to secure key supply chains, rare earths and critical minerals like gallium have emerged as strategic priorities for US industry and national security. China has long ...
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Utah’s 4,000-acre mineral find could trigger unprecedented US rare earth expansion
In late 2025, Pentagon spreadsheets flagged a stark reality: fighter jets, missile systems, and semiconductor production all ...
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Europe's Antimony Dilemma: Geopolitics, Greenland, And Battle for Critical Mineral Supply
China halted antimony shipments to the EU in October 2024, despite expectations that the restrictions targeted the US alone. European antimony prices surged 437% between 2023 and 2025, worsening ...
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Pentagon Pours $150M Into Gallium Plant as China Restricts Exports
The Pentagon invested $150 million Sunday in a Louisiana alumina refinery to build what officials say will become the ...