Pentagon Pushes for 13 Critical Minerals Ahead of Iran Strikes

Post Views: 120 Pentagon Pentagon Seeks Domestic Critical Minerals Supply The Pentagon requested US mining companies boost domestic supplies of 13 critical minerals. The list includes nickel, graphite, hafnium, vanadium, and yttrium. The request went to members of the Defense Industrial Base Consortium, a group of over 1,500 companies, universities, and labs. Companies must submit proposals by March 20 for mining, processing, or recycling projects. Some minerals, such as germanium and yttrium, face export restrictions from China. As a result, the Pentagon seeks to reduce reliance on foreign so...