The Elements of Innovation Discovered
The Elements of Innovation Discovered
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Invokes DPA powers to bolster U.S. production of minerals essential to national security and economy. President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency and invoked Defense Production Act (DPA) authorities to fast-track U.S. production of critical minerals vital to the economy and national security. This move, enabled by expanded executive powers under the Korean War-era DPA, waives congressional funding approvals and other limitations on creating, expanding, or...
Finding ORE Act would link USGS with allied nations to map minerals. In a bid to strengthen mineral security and reduce foreign dependence, U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill that would authorize the U.S. Geological Survey to partner with allied nations on global mineral mapping – a foundational step to expand U.S. access to critical resources and challenge China's global supply grip. As global demand for critical minerals accelerates, the U.S. is working to s...
Export restrictions have already begun to affect U.S. and EU, with automotive part manufacturers making hard decisions to halt production. In April 2025, China imposed sweeping restrictions on the export of rare earth minerals and magnets, targeting sectors critical to Western economies in retaliation for renewed U.S. tariffs. Although some tariffs were later paused, China's restrictions have remained firmly in place, and the effects are being felt by automotive manufacturers...
Backing will bring portable nuclear Kaleidos closer to 2026 trial. With support from the U.S. Department of Energy and $225 million in private investment, California-based startup Radiant Industries, Inc. is preparing to test Kaleidos, the world's first mass-producible 1-megawatt portable nuclear microreactor. After decades of stalled innovation, shifting public opinion, and growing urgency around climate and energy security, the United States has reentered the global race to...
Ultra-pure critical metals recovered from defense scrap. As China tightens its grip on critical minerals, a Purdue-born purification platform is enabling ReElement Technologies to produce ultra-pure terbium and gallium from discarded U.S. defense stockpiles – a leap toward domestic supply chain security for America's high-tech, clean energy, and defense sectors. "Our platform continues to demonstrate unmatched versatility and performance in the global marketplace, enabling u...
Process to extract oxygen from lunar regolith presents an unexpected solution for cleaner steelmaking on Earth. What began as a quest to extract oxygen from lunar soil has led Helios, a startup born of space research, to adapt Moon-mission technology into a sodium-based steelmaking process that could revolutionize one of Earth's dirtiest industries by slashing both emissions and energy costs – a rare climate solution that's not only cleaner, but cheaper. Essential to everythin...
Resource nationalism elevates the European will to diversify supply chains. In a major strategic move to strengthen critical raw materials security through international cooperation, the European Union has selected 13 new mining and processing projects to support beyond its borders, expanding its supply chain footprint across five continents by deepening ties with a diverse set of global allies. From Canadian nickel deposits and Greenlandic graphite seams to a newly...
Standard Lithium develops more efficient low-temp process for producing the solid-state battery ingredient. Standard Lithium, working with Telescope Innovations, has developed a low-temperature method for producing lithium sulfide – a material vital to solid-state batteries like those under development by Toyota – that operates below 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit) and eliminates the high heat and complex infrastructure required by conventional processes. For over...
Benchmark recognizes Murkowski's critical minerals leadership. At its annual Giga USA conference in Washington, D.C., Benchmark Mineral Intelligence Ltd. presented its Lifetime Achievement Award to U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), recognizing her pivotal role in shaping national policy on critical minerals and supply chain security. Founded as a specialized provider of battery material pricing data, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence has grown into a central node in the... Full story
California tech company secures future Alaska graphite for American-made batteries. Silicon Valley-based electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Motors and North America-focused critical minerals company Graphite One have signed a multi-year deal that will establish an all-American mine-to-EV battery graphite supply chain with links in Alaska, Ohio, Arizona, and garages across the United States. "A supply chain of critical materials within the United States drives our nation's... Full story
