US announces $3 billion critical minerals investment

From smartphones and electric vehicles to advanced weapons systems, the minerals behind modern technology have become a new battleground for global competition. The United States is now stepping up efforts to secure these essential resources, with President Donald Trump announcing a $3 billion investment plan on Friday to expand domestic mining, battery production, and critical mineral projects. The announcement was made during a US State Department roundtable attended by more than 200 mining executives, investors, educators, and political leaders, where Trump outlined plans to strengthen America’s mineral industry and reduce reliance on overseas supply chains. “We’re reclaiming America’s rightful place…