The US Army has partnered with multiple companies to establish critical minerals processing plants on military bases, addressing supply chain vulnerabilities for materials essential to defence and clean energy. The initiative represents a significant domestic production milestone that reduces reliance on foreign mineral imports.
Bloomberg · Thursday, 25 June 2026
The US Army struck deals with several companies to build critical minerals processing plants on military bases around the country, a first-of-its-kind initiative by the Trump administration to boost domestic production of key materials.
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