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Trump to host mining CEOs for critical minerals push
US President Donald Trump will on Friday host executives from major mining companies at the State Department as his administration seeks to secure critical minerals for national security. The White House needs…
The Story in Brief
US President Donald Trump will on Friday host executives from major mining companies at the State Department as his administration seeks to secure critical minerals for national security. The White House needs rare earths, tungsten and other materials to replenish weapons stockpiles used during the five-month Iran conflict and reduce reliance on China.
The gathering of about 200 people will include CEOs from Rio Tinto-controlled Resolution Copper, MP Materials, and Ivanhoe Mines. Top officials like Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will also attend. The Department of Energy is expected to announce $180 million in grants for mining education, as the US faces shortages of engineers and geologists.
The Indian Opinion
The roundtable is a convenient photo-op for both sides, but the hard numbers tell the real story. China controls over 60% of rare-earth processing, and rebuilding that capacity takes a decade, not a press event. Will the $12 billion stockpile fund actual mines, or end up as subsidies for projects that never break ground? Watch how much of the $180 million in education grants reaches working miners, not just university budgets.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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