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critical minerals

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House panel hears Trump officials detail DFC, USTDA, EXIM coordination on critical minerals de-risking

Aug 13, 2026

The segment covers a House hearing with Trump administration officials from USTDA, DFC, and MCC discussing coordination on critical minerals financing, supply chain de-risking, and alignment with the Defense Production Act. Witnesses describe USTDA's early-stage work feeding into DFC and EXIM pipelines, EXIM's Project Bolt/Vault reserve, off-take requirements, and MCC project realignment. The second part notes focus on the Western Hemisphere and nearshoring. Sourcing relies on named officials and hearing testimony; references include David Copley at the NSC and administration priorities. Throughline is unified interagency action under the current White House.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

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Langworthy questions expert on China critical minerals export risks to US battery supply

Jul 9, 2026

The clip shows Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-NY) questioning witnesses during a House hearing on critical minerals legislation. He highlights domestic recycling from legacy waste sites, asks about barriers like permitting, and probes the impact of a hypothetical Chinese export ban on batteries and processed minerals.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News