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The Quiet Bottleneck in U.S. Defense: Energetics
U.S. munitions output is constrained by a concentrated, aging energetics base. CMG’s automated C-4 push reflects efforts to modernize and expand this…
Rare Earth Magnet Startup, Noveon Magnetics, Secures $215 Million in Series C Funding
Yesterday, January 19th, Noveon Magnetics, a U.S.-based manufacturer of rare earth magnets, announced the closing of a $215 million Series C round, led…
Trump Insists US Needs Greenland, Appoints Special Envoy
Trump has appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland to “lead the charge” on renewed U.S. efforts involving the territory.
Niron Magnetics and Moog Inc. to Develop Rare-Earth-Free Actuator Designs for Defense Applications
China’s response to President Trump’s tariffs in April has highlighted the United States’ continued dependence on China for rare earth elements…
French Startup, Altrove, Secures $10 Million for Development of AI-Created Substitutes for Critical Materials
Paris-based deeptech startup, Altrove, has secured $10 million in seed funding to ramp up its production of AI-created, sustainable substitutes for key…
Vulcan Elements Signs $1.4 Billion Agreement with the US Government and ReElement
Vulcan Elements strikes partnership with U.S. government and ReElement Technologies to expand domestic rare earth magnet production - the latest effort…
US, Australia Agree on Rare Earths Deal to Challenge China's Dominance
The United States and Australia have signed a deal aimed at increasing the supply of rare earths and other critical minerals, as the Trump…
Pentagon to Increases Critical Mineral Reserves with $1.5 Billion Acquisition Initiative
The Pentagon has moved to acquire up to $1 billion worth of critical minerals as part of an accelerated stockpiling drive aimed at reducing US…
US Department of Defense Awards $6.2 Million for Guardian Metal Resources PLC's Pilot Mountain Project
Golden Metal Resources (USA) LLC, has been awarded $6.2 million by DOD to accelerate development of its Pilot Mountain Project for Tungsten in Nevada.
MP Materials Forms Partnership with the US Department Of Defense
A Strategic Leap Toward Rare Earth Independence
China's Restrictions on Rare-Earth Minerals Affecting the Pentagon
Over 78% of U.S. military weapons rely on Chinese materials.
Trump’s New Critical Minerals Executive Order
On March 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order (EO) to increase domestic minerals production for national security by invoking Section 301…
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