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Stardust Power has entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent with Charge CCCV for the supply of battery-grade lithium carbonate from its upcoming Oklahoma refinery, supporting the growth of U.S.-based battery manufacturing.
Mariana Minerals has successfully raised $310 million in Series B financing to advance the production of critical minerals in the United States. The funding will drive the development of key projects like Copper One in Utah and Lithium One in Texas, contributing to American industry and the supply chain for these essential resources.
Bunker Hill Mining Corp, based in the US, has successfully shipped the first concentrate from its Bunker Hill zinc/lead/silver mine in Idaho to Teck Resources’ Trail smelter in Canada. This milestone marks the revival of one of America’s historic mining operations, showcasing the dedication of the team and the progress towards full commercial production by year-end.
NYSE- and ASX-listed Nova Minerals has expressed approval for US President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at securing defense supply chains and ensuring the domestic acquisition of critical minerals. This order aligns with Nova Minerals’ efforts to develop a secure US domestic antimony supply chain in Alaska, contributing to the advancement of US critical minerals capacity.
The U.S. Department of Defense has invested $25 million in ReElement Technologies, a domestic rare earth startup, to support equipment installation for critical mineral recycling and production at its Marion, Indiana facility. This equity investment aims to strengthen America’s rare earth supply chain amid geopolitical concerns.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation has allocated $75 million to five projects utilizing coal and coal-based feedstocks to produce rare earth elements and other critical materials. These projects will establish pilot-scale facilities at industrial sites, aiding in the production of market-ready critical minerals, offering potential benefits to American industry and supply chains.
U.S. uranium production has dramatically increased between 2023 and 2025, rising from 50,000 pounds in 2023 to over 2 million pounds in 2025, marking a significant revival driven by market forces and federal policy support.
US monazite developer Atlantic Strategic Minerals has confirmed the feasibility of establishing a domestic rare earths processing facility within a year. The company’s project promises competitive operating costs, established processing pathways, and access to key markets, offering potential benefits for American industry and supply chains.
Metals Australia’s Canadian subsidiary, Northern Resources, has announced strong prefeasibility study results for the Lac Carheil graphite project in Québec. The study confirms the viability of a proposed flake graphite concentrate plant, positioning it to support future North American and global battery supply chains, which could have implications for American industry and supply chains.
REalloys and Ioneer have been selected by the US Army for a long-term land lease at the Tooele army depot in Utah to establish critical mineral processing facilities. This initiative aims to strengthen the domestic boron supply chain and highlights the importance of American industry in supporting national security.
Coverage of American mining, mineral processing, critical minerals, rare earths, lithium, copper, and the projects supporting domestic supply chains and industrial strength.
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