America’s defense strength begins long before a missile is assembled or an artillery round leaves the line. It begins in the mine, the mill, the refinery and the factory. Minerals are the foundation of modern military readiness, and with attention focused on Iran, missile defense and munitions production,... Read More

In April 2025, China once again reminded the world that its control of mineral supply chains has become an untenable vulnerability. Beijing’s decision to impose new export restrictions on seven elements, including dysprosium, neodymium and terbium, sent a clear signal: the United States must break its... Read More