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US Aims to Reduce Dependence on China for Critical Minerals Amid Defense Demands
The U.S. is ramping up efforts to produce critical minerals domestically, crucial for military weapons systems, as it seeks to reduce reliance on China. Phoenix Tailings in New Hampshire plans to expand its capacity to extract these minerals from mining waste, but faces significant challenges in meeting urgent defense demands.
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