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U.S. Races to Mine Critical Minerals at Home | Irvine News
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Phoenix Tailings in New Hampshire is racing to extract critical minerals from mining waste using electrolysis, fueling a U.S. push to ditch China’s supply chain and secure vital components for missiles, jets, and beyond. Backed by a $500 million Pentagon loan, their new factory will be online in 14-18 months, helping meet soaring demand as global conflicts deplete military stockpiles. With rare earths making up just a fraction of weapon costs but being indispensable, this domestic production surge is part of a broader effort to build resilient supply chains — even as rivals like France step in to fill gaps. Time is running out, but with government support and industry grit, Phoenix Tailings aims to deliver the materials America needs — fast.
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