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U.S. Races to Mine Minerals at Home | Tulsa News
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The U.S. is racing to secure critical minerals for advanced weapons by tapping into mining waste, with Phoenix Tailings set to build a $500 million facility in just 18 months—aiming to break China’s grip on essential materials like neodymium and samarium. As global conflicts deplete stockpiles and Pentagon regulations ban Chinese components, companies are scrambling to find alternatives—even scouring abandoned European mines. With full domestic mines still years away, recycling and waste extraction are now vital stopgaps to ensure America’s defense supply chain remains resilient and independent.
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