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Mining for National Security | US News
The President’s big mining summit this Friday is all about securing America’s future—literally. With critical minerals powering everything from fighter jets to precision missiles, the U.S. can’t afford to rely on China anymore. Top mining giants like Rio Tinto and BHP will be there to ink new partnerships, while the Department of Energy pitches mining careers to fix a desperate skills gap. This isn’t just defense—it’s national security, and the administration’s betting big on reshoring supply chains and building domestic capacity, one rare earth element at a time. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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