The U.S. Department of Energy announced up to $134 million in funding to strengthen domestic rare earth supply chains through recovery, refining, and processing projects.
South Korea’s Posco buys a $765 million stake in Mineral Resources’ lithium venture, deepening ties with Australia’s booming EV battery sector.
The U.S. expands its 2025 Critical Minerals List to 60, adding uranium, coal, and phosphate as part of a broader strategy to fortify national energy and supply resilience.
