US Commits $500M to Strengthen Domestic Critical Minerals Supply Chain
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March 17, 2026
The US Department of Energy is rolling out a $500 million funding initiative to enhance domestic processing of critical minerals and battery materials, aiming to cut reliance on foreign supply chains. This move targets key materials like lithium, graphite, nickel, copper, and aluminum essential for energy technologies. The funding, managed by the DOE’s Office of […]
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